poke fun at

phrase

: ridicule, mock

Examples of poke fun at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schumer appeared to poke fun at her own divorce proceedings over the winter. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

On this weekend’s episode of the sketch comedy show, George Fouracres played Prime Minister Andy Burnham with Emma Sidi as Liverpool’s Mayor Steve Rotheram, poking fun at the pair’s Stand Up to Cancer special Friday on Celebrity Gogglebox. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026

The event, known for its blend of philanthropy, politics and humor, also featured comedian Jim Gaffigan, who poked fun at the influential crowd gathered in the ballroom. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Another comic, Bill Scheft, says the people who poked fun at Seinfeld still respected his craftsmanship (and were probably a little jealous of his success). — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

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