make fun of

Example Sentences

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"The point is to make fun of Japan's 'cute' image online, with all its cliches and stereotypes," 25-year-old French YouTuber Rocky Louzembi, who analyses internet culture, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He’s spent the last few months acting as his primary antagonist, using his same language and temperament to make fun of him, all while promising Californians something better.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

The firm's adverts depict a range of scenarios intended to make fun of how carrying adverts could negatively impact the way people use chatbots.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

But Charli XCX likes the craft and the spotlight, so she uses her movie to make fun of herself before anyone else can.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“I don’t think Lara ever wanted to talk about Quinton and Maria. She just wanted to get me in front of her stupid friends to make fun of me.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston