making sport of

phrase

present participle of make sport of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making sport of
Phrase
  • All three may contain posts making fun of individual students' behavior.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Since the faces on display are unusually eclectic, the knee-jerk reaction is to fear the movie is making fun of them.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • With the audience already erupting in laughter, Magliano dug in her heels, poking fun at the United States’ strict broadcasting rules after Gillis accidentally dropped the F-bomb during a sketch.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrated that come-from-behind victory by grating cheese on the field, poking fun at Green Bay’s Cheesehead fan base.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Making sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20sport%20of. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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