poke fun at

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Synonyms of poke fun atnext
: ridicule, mock

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This episode sparkles in part thanks to guest stars like Seth Rogen, Fred Savage, and even Fox executive Peter Chernin being willing to poke fun at themselves. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 Social media users poked fun at the original intent by applying maxxing terminology to all kinds of other things. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 The film, which debuts on Apple TV on July 24, serves as a sweet ode to this burgeoning pastime, while still poking fun at its foibles. — Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026 The British pop icon, who performed at the 2026 World Cup finals over the weekend, poked fun at his appearance after a clip of him speaking at the soccer tournament went viral. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for poke fun at

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