Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-fun-of
Phrasal Verb
/tə meɪk fʌn ʌv/
Definition
To ridicule or mock someone in a playful or disparaging manner.
Examples
- She tends to make fun of his unusual fashion choices.
- They were just making fun of each other as friends do.
- It’s not nice to make fun of someone for their mistakes.
Meaning
This phrase typically means to tease or make jokes about someone, often in a lighthearted way, but it can sometimes be hurtful.
Synonyms
- Mock
- Tease
- Ridicule
- Deride
- Insult
