MAKING FUN OF Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

making fun of

phrase

present participle of make fun of

as in ridiculing

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter It's cruel to make fun of other people's imperfections.

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Recent Examples of making fun of The late-night show then played a series of clips of Trump making fun of people based on their size and appearance. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 The Tonight Show host has been palling around with Katseye, trying on QVC wigs, starting his own microdrama, interviewing almost everyone involved in The Odyssey and making fun of the President. — Peter White, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 With Grier making fun of her appearance, Shields, 61, had no problem firing back with her own clapbacks. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 The chief of staff was also under investigation for giving special treatment to the staffer, but he was later fired for posting a message on social media making fun of a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 One person posted a close-up picture of the woman’s face, making fun of her appearance. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 That burden is especially unique for someone like Kyle Gordon, a musician whose whole career is built around making fun of other musicians. — David MacK, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 In her posts, Paul, who is on a break from filming, called out the cast for making fun of her personal drama. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Meadors remembers opposing fans making fun of them during every road game. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making fun of

poking fun at

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As Aunt Dolly, Parton played an exaggerated version of her larger-than-life self, often poking fun at her over-the-top persona.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
People are also poking fun at the fact that Kaydee is banded, which looks like the eagle version of an ankle monitor.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026