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

Earlier in the show, the singer popped up during Johnson’s opening monologue, during which the actress poked fun at her history of dating musicians. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

This isn’t the first time Murphy has poked fun at Swift and her army of fans in one of his shows. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Following last week’s trailer, which teased a yellow door in what looks like a top-secret facility, Kane took to social media to poke fun at the speculation. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

The speech is a stark example of a broader tone shift by Carney, who in recent months appears to have become more comfortable poking fun at the US leader. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026