Synonyms of make fun of

make fun of

phrase

as in ridicule

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter

It's cruel to make fun of other people's imperfections.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ridicule
• mock
• make sport of
• laugh (at)
• poke fun at
• rag on
• shoot down
• scout
• taunt
• parody
• deride
• tease
• jeer
• gibe
• skewer
• cock snooks (at)
• scoff (at)
• imitate
• cock a snook (at)
• target
• sneer (at)
• torment
• harass
• scorn
• take off (on)
• kid
• belittle
• disparage
• rib
• put down
• decry
• bait
• needle
• rag
• mimic
• bad-mouth
• quiz
• ride
• rally
• razz
• bug
• jive
• caricature
• parrot
• tweak
• chaff
• travesty
• twit
• josh
• pester
• harry
• ape
• hassle
• satirize
• heckle
• pooh-pooh
• burlesque
• pillory
• lampoon
• catcall
• barrack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• sanction
• commend
• endorse
• applaud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of make fun of

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

James Flanigan used to make fun of his dad for his signature celebration. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

And the kids might want to hear them as well — just to make fun of their parents. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026