singular something that makes a system, organization etc seem stupid or useless
mockery of:
The Jonestrial was a mockery of justice.
Synonyms and related words
Mocking and mockery
burlesque
chirp
chirp
2
uncountable remarks or behaviour intended to make someone seem stupid, for example laughing at them, copying them, or saying something that is not kind
‘How interesting,’ he said with a hint of mockery.
Synonyms and related words
Mocking and mockery
burlesque
chirp
chirp
phrases
make a mockery of
mockery
noun
US /ˈmɑkəri/
Other entries for this word
self-mockerynoun
make a mockery ofphrase
DEFINITIONS2
1
uncountable remarks or behavior intended to make someone seem stupid, for example laughing at them, copying them, or saying something that is not kind
“How interesting,” he said with a hint of mockery.
Synonyms and related words
Mocking and mockery
burlesque
chirp
chirp
2
singular something that makes a system, organization, etc. seem stupid or useless