mocking is catching



mocking is catching

If one engages in mockery, it encourages others to do the same. A: "As soon as he started making fun of me, the other kids joined in too!" B: "Oh dear, mocking is catching, isn't it?"
See also: catching, mock

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hieronymushee-RO-nee-muws (German)German, Dutch (Archaic), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Itri-Northern African, Berber
Amedea-Italian
Ozi-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Claretta-Italian
Bamber['bæmbə]