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ausspotten
German → American English
American English
mock
jemanden verspottend oder verächtlich behandeln
Er wollte sie nicht ausspotten, sondern nur scherzen."ausspotten" is very rare and sounds old-fashioned or dialectal; in modern German, "verspotten" or "auslachen" is usually more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "ausspotten" mean in English?
It means "to mock" or "to ridicule."
Is "ausspotten" a common German word?
No, it is very rare and sounds old-fashioned or regional. "Verspotten" is more common.
What is the difference between "ausspotten" and "auslachen"?
"Auslachen" means to laugh at someone, while "ausspotten" means to mock or ridicule someone with words or behavior.