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What does mockingly mean?

"Mockingly" means to make fun of someone or something in a way that is intended to be hurtful or disrespectful.

It suggests:

* Contempt: A feeling of superiority or disdain for the target.

* Ridicule: The use of words or actions to make someone or something appear foolish or inferior.

* Sarcasm: The use of irony or humor to express a negative opinion.

Examples:

* "He mocked her accent."

* "She laughed mockingly at his attempt to sing."

* "The children mocked the old man's limp."

Mockingly implies a deliberate and often malicious intention to cause hurt feelings or damage someone's reputation.

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