make fun of
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
The Sun follows with the same headline, adding that Davis has asked her friends and family "to make fun of me as much as possible".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
Bargatze gets why some fellow comedians make fun of his park idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
And that’s how she says it, opening her eyes wide on it, like a word to make fun of us for calling it that.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
