definition of
[mocking]

[1] #1 mocking s. [derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting] abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'". wn

[2] #2 mocking s. [teasing, quizzical] playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell. wn