mocking tone
Derisive speaking style
A mocking tone is a way of speaking that ridicules or makes fun of someone, often by imitating them exaggeratedly or saying the opposite of what's meant: She repeated his words back in a mocking tone.
The phrase usually describes speech that conveys contempt or derision through inflection rather than explicit insult.
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- tongue in cheekHumorously insincere manner
- derisiveExpressing contemptuous ridicule
contemptuous · jeering · taunting · scornful · mean girl · snide · condescending · backhanded compliment · ridiculing · belittling · eye-roll · air quotes · slow clap · smirk · sneer · cutting · biting · caustic
- comedycomedy, jokes, humor, puns, sarcasm
- passive aggressionsilent treatment, backhanded compliments, backhanded compliment, cold shoulder, eye rolling
- rudenessrude, discourtesy, impolite, rudeness, disrespect
- dark witblack humor, dark humor, sardonic humor, caustic wit, biting wit