Synonyms of poke fun at

poke fun at

phrase

as in ridicule

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

Poking fun at the corny romantic comedies they watch is a favorite pleasure of theirs.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanction
• approve
• commend
• endorse
• applaud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poke fun at

The production poked fun at the MCU with its own bonkers multi-phase Spaceballs mock-franchise announcement that’s gone viral on social media, and played heartwarming clips of director and co-star Mel Brooks reuniting with the cast. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

This episode sparkles in part thanks to guest stars like Seth Rogen, Fred Savage, and even Fox executive Peter Chernin being willing to poke fun at themselves. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Social media users poked fun at the original intent by applying maxxing terminology to all kinds of other things. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

The film, which debuts on Apple TV on July 24, serves as a sweet ode to this burgeoning pastime, while still poking fun at its foibles. — Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026