poke fun at

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Synonyms of poke fun atnext
: ridicule, mock

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Barack Obama poked fun at his infamous decision to wear a tan suit on the season finale of Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, HBO’s history-rewriting comedy starring Larry David and co-produced by the Obamas. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026 The comedian became known for his wholesome sense of humor, which often poked fun at his Irish roots. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 This survey simply pokes fun at what a modern-day Texas flag may look like. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 In a new joint Instagram Reel, the media mogul, 45, and the Selling Sunset star, 35, poked fun at the number of Cannon kids and the costs associated with providing for all 12 of them. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for poke fun at

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