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Definition of mockumentary

mockumentary

/ˌmɑːkjəˈmɛntɚi/
mock · u · men · ta · ry
Plural:mockumentaries
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Adjective:mockumentary
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mockumentary Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A motion picture or television program that presents fictional events in the style of a factual documentary in order to create parody or satire.

Example

"The film is a clever mockumentary that follows a fictional folk-music trio preparing for a reunion concert."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or employing the style of a mockumentary.

Example

"The sitcom uses a mockumentary format in which the employees frequently speak directly to the camera."

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• Rhymes for mockumentary

• Nearby Words

mockingbird
mockingly
mocktail
mockumentary
mockup
mocoties
mod

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a portmanteau blending 'mock' and 'documentary', and popularized in the 1980s by director Rob Reiner to describe his satirical film 'This Is Spinal Tap'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mockumentary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mockumentary
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