make fun of

Idioms  

1. Also, poke fun at; make sport of. Mock, ridicule, as in The girls made fun of Mary's shoes, or They poked fun at Willie's haircut, or I wish you wouldn't make sport of the new boy. The first term dates from the early 1700s, the second from the mid-1800s, and the third from the early 1500s.

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Example Sentences

"The point is to make fun of Japan's 'cute' image online, with all its cliches and stereotypes," 25-year-old French YouTuber Rocky Louzembi, who analyses internet culture, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He’s spent the last few months acting as his primary antagonist, using his same language and temperament to make fun of him, all while promising Californians something better.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

The firm's adverts depict a range of scenarios intended to make fun of how carrying adverts could negatively impact the way people use chatbots.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Valentin’s character says, “I’m disgusted when you’d make fun of yourself like that. Where’s your self-respect?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

No more bullies who make fun of Autumn and who would roast me for wearing my dashiki.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer