MAKING FUN OF Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

making fun of

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present participle of make fun of

as in ridiculing

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter It's cruel to make fun of other people's imperfections.

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Recent Examples of making fun of With Grier making fun of her appearance, Shields, 61, had no problem firing back with her own clapbacks. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 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 One person posted a close-up picture of the woman’s face, making fun of her appearance. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 That burden is especially unique for someone like Kyle Gordon, a musician whose whole career is built around making fun of other musicians. — David MacK, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 In her posts, Paul, who is on a break from filming, called out the cast for making fun of her personal drama. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Meadors remembers opposing fans making fun of them during every road game. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 29 June 2026

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poking fun at

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On social media, product reviews, along with videos of proud squishy owners ranking their collections and parents poking fun at their kids’ obsessions, have generated millions of views.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Related Stories Ahmed describes the show as a blend of genres, mixing drama and comedy while poking fun at one of the biggest franchises of all time.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

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