goofing on
Making fun of
Goofing on someone is making fun of them or mocking them playfully: We were just goofing on him about his haircut.
The tone is usually teasing rather than cruel—friends goof on each other.
It can also mean doing impressions or imitations: She spent the whole party goofing on the boss's mannerisms.
- stand-up comedyLive solo comedic performance
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- poking funMocking in jest
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- talking smackMaking insulting remarks
friendly fire · ribbing · joking around · just kidding · sarcasm · parody · clowning · absurdist humor · riffing · satire · jesting · pranking · pulling your leg · improvisational comedy · wordplay · internet memes · slapstick · razzing
goofing onbuilding up
Increasing gradually
affirming · validating · encouraging · supporting · championing
goofing onhonoring
Recognizing with respect
respecting · admiring · lauding · extolling · venerating
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