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
  • Some people go so far as to repeat the nickname incredulously, or to make fun of it.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Internet critics and late-night comedy hosts alike made fun of the routine.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Make sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20sport%20of. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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