make fun of
Example Sentences
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The competition website explains that the event isn’t meant to make fun of dogs but instead celebrates “wonderful characters” and “reminds us that true beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and smiles.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
LONDON—Lucy Kloc, a Floridian living in the U.K., used to make fun of her British boyfriend for complaining about the summer heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
They’re a stark contrast to Bonnie’s dejected demeanor whenever the girls from her dance class make fun of her for still playing with toys when they’ve all moved on to tablets.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
"People like to make fun of things they don't know."
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
They never ignore you or judge you or make fun of you.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
