make sport of

phrase

Definition of make sport ofnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make sport of
make fun of
Phrase
  • One person posted a close-up picture of the woman’s face, making fun of her appearance.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Social media promptly did what social media does best, and made fun of the items.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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“Make sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20sport%20of. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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