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making fun of

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verb

  • To subject someone or something to mockery, ridicule, or teasing, often with humorous or derisive intent.

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He hates Obama for making fun of him then.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026

You'd be forgiven for thinking they're actually related - they look very similar and, just like real-life brothers, they're making fun of each other and finishing each others' sentences.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

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  • clowning on
  • poking fun at
  • satirizing

Possible Antonyms

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  • bigging up
  • hyping up
  • gassing up
  • showing love to

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