make fun of

phrase

Synonyms of make fun ofnext
: to make an object of amusement or laughter : ridicule, mock
… the movie made fun of macho pretensions.Pauline Kael

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“Make fun of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20fun%20of. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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