make fun of

Example Sentences

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"People like to make fun of things they don't know."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"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

As Paul and Peters tried to get more information, they lost their ability to not wryly make fun of him, with Paul describing it as “this super-secret mission.”

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

But I’m old fashioned, and young comics are going to probably make fun of me, but I think the cream tends to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Not only did I make fun of the town’s pride and joy, but I was also a failure at doing it.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman