The difference between Jeer and Mock
When used as nouns, jeer means a mocking remark or reflection, whereas mock means an imitation, usually of lesser quality.
When used as verbs, jeer means to utter sarcastic or mocking comments, whereas mock means to mimic, to simulate.
Mock is also adjective with the meaning: imitation, not genuine.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jeer and Mock
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Jeer as a noun:
A mocking remark or reflection.
Examples:
"synonyms: scoff taunt flout jibe mockery"
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Jeer as a verb (intransitive, jeer '''[[at]]'''):
To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
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Jeer as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical):
A gear; a tackle.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical, in the plural):
An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
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Mock as a noun:
An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
Examples:
"rfquotek Crashaw"
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Mock as a noun:
Mockery, the act of mocking.
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Mock as a noun:
A practice exam set by an educating institution to prepare students for an important exam.
Examples:
"He got a B in his History mock, but improved to an A in the exam."
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Mock as a noun (software engineering):
A mockup or prototype.
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Mock as a verb:
To mimic, to simulate.
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Mock as a verb:
To make fun of by mimicking, to taunt.
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Mock as a verb:
To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.
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Mock as a verb (software engineering, transitive):
To create a mockup or prototype of.
Examples:
"What's the best way to mock a database layer?"
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Mock as an adjective:
Imitation, not genuine; fake.
Examples:
"'mock turtle soup"
"'mock leather"