MAKE FUN OF Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

make fun of

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Definition of make fun of

as in ridicule

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 make fun of Throughout the track, Swift makes fun of these takes and speaks about the newlyweds’ relationship. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The Storm Runner, by JC Cervantes The Storm Runner is the first book in a trilogy about Mayan mythology, following Zane Obispo, a 13-year-old with a limp who gets made fun of at school. — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 Those on the inside were initially compelled to make fun of it. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 According to the co-hosts, the best thing about awards shows is making fun of people in the room, so there will be plenty of jokes at the expense of Black and Stewart’s celebrity friends. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make fun of

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