mock

• This Piece, entitled The Election , of which in due time we obtained perusal, and had to give some judgment, proved to be in a new vein,--what might be called the mock-heroic, or sentimental Hudibrastic, reminding one a little, too, of Wieland's Oberon ;--it had touches of true drollery combined not ill with grave clear insight; showed spirit everywhere, and a plainly improved power of execution. —  The Life of John Sterling
• A "rat fink" was an insult, the crazed character created by pioneering artist / car designer "Big Daddy" Roth, and (as "Rat Pfink") the title mock-superhero in the film "Rat Pfink a Boo Boo" by legendary cult film director Ray Dennis Steckler, who also passed away recently. —  Music For Maniacs
• Musk said his team nicknamed the mock satellite Ratsat - it's emblazoned with a rat logo - and it should stay in orbit between five and 10 years. —  SPACE.com
• While we have all abhorred the idea and / or practice of "rubber-necking" around the Ravelry forums in search of people to mock, there have been a few instances where one member has called a thread to the attention to our members out of concern. —  Teapot Tantrums
• The style is often misnamed the mock-heroic. —  Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"

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