made fun of
Subjected to ridicule
Made fun of means mocked or ridiculed, typically in a teasing way.
The phrase suggests drawing attention to someone's flaws or peculiarities for amusement: Kids made fun of his accent.
It ranges from playful ribbing among friends to cruel bullying, depending on intent and reception.
- ridiculedSubjected to contemptuous laughter
- deridedExpressed scorn toward
- laughed atReceived mocking attention
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- teasedMocked playfully
picked on · lampooner · jeered · guyed · raillery · insult · satirist · scorned · derision · razzing · taunting · scoff · bullied · belittling · shaming · sneer · cruel · pointing fingers
social evaluation
made fun ofpraised
Expressed approval of
admired · complimented · celebrated · lauded · applauded
treatment/regard
made fun ofrespected
Held in high regard
revered · esteemed · treated with respect · taken seriously · dignified