mock

/mɒk/

noun

Meaning

An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
Mockery, the act of mocking.
A practice exam set by an educating institution to prepare students for an important exam.
"He got a B in his History mock, but improved to an A in the exam."
A mockup or prototype.

verb

Meaning

To mimic, to simulate.
To create an artistic representation of.
To make fun of by mimicking, to taunt.
To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.
To create a mockup or prototype of.
"What's the best way to mock a database layer?"

adjective

Meaning