POKE FUN AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

poke fun at

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Definition of poke fun at

as in ridicule

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter Poking fun at the corny romantic comedies they watch is a favorite pleasure of theirs.

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Recent Examples of poke fun at This apology comes just days after Smith appeared to poke fun at the aforementioned Johnson, now a former Philadelphia Eagles lineman, retiring midseason to focus on his mental health in the midst of the Birds' struggles. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 After all, Oliver has poked fun at the Ellisons on the program in the past. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Earlier in the show, the singer popped up during Johnson’s opening monologue, during which the actress poked fun at her history of dating musicians. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 The third-wheel appearance comes after Affleck admitted his kids poke fun at him for his love life. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poke fun at

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make fun of

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All three may contain posts making fun of individual students' behavior.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Since the faces on display are unusually eclectic, the knee-jerk reaction is to fear the movie is making fun of them.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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