make fun of

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: to make an object of amusement or laughter : ridicule, mock
… the movie made fun of macho pretensions.—Pauline Kael

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Cops should not make fun of, in no particular order, people with disabilities; candidates applying for jobs; co-workers; Asian people; Hispanic people; or people who may be overweight — as the officers in this case allegedly did. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The chief of staff was also under investigation for giving special treatment to the staffer, but he was later fired for posting a message on social media making fun of a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The comedic yet heartfelt film tells the story of Colman’s Fisherwoman, who is made fun of in her village for being an unmarried woman. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 One person posted a close-up picture of the woman’s face, making fun of her appearance. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make fun of

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“Make fun of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20fun%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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