Synonyms of poked fun at

poked fun at

phrase

past tense of poke fun at

as in ridiculed

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

• ridiculed
• mocked
• laughed (at)
• cocked snooks (at)
• shot down
• ragged on
• made sport of
• made fun of
• cocked a snook (at)
• teased
• taunted
• derided
• jeered
• scouted
• skewered
• gibed
• parodied
• sneered (at)
• tormented
• imitated
• harassed
• scoffed (at)
• targeted
• ribbed
• scorned
• put down
• rallied
• belittled
• rode
• ragged
• disparaged
• decried
• tweaked
• baited
• quizzed
• twitted
• pestered
• razzed
• burlesqued
• caricatured
• pilloried
• took off (on)
• parroted
• satirized
• kidded
• lampooned
• mimicked
• catcalled
• bugged
• chaffed
• travestied
• harried
• bad-mouthed
• jived
• hassled
• heckled
• needled
• aped
• pooh-poohed
• joshed
• barracked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• applauded
• commended

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poked fun at

The insider mentioned that things have gotten out of hand, so much so that Saturday Night Live UK poked fun at Harry and William’s feud on the October 10 episode. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026

This isn’t the first time Ripa and Consuelos have poked fun at a discussion topic on their show. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

At a lively Halloween party at Kito’s Kave, a local dive, a patron poked fun at the surge of interest by dressing up as an FBI agent. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The event, known for its blend of philanthropy, politics and humor, also featured comedian Jim Gaffigan, who poked fun at the influential crowd gathered in the ballroom. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Another comic, Bill Scheft, says the people who poked fun at Seinfeld still respected his craftsmanship (and were probably a little jealous of his success). — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

After all, Oliver has poked fun at the Ellisons on the program in the past. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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