mockingly

/ˈmɑkɪŋli/
/ˈmɒkɪŋli/
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Definitions of mockingly
  1. adverb
    in a disrespectful jeering manner
    synonyms: gibingly, jeeringly
  2. adverb
    in a disrespectful and mocking manner
    synonyms: derisively, derisorily, scoffingly
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