poke fun at
- teaseMock playfully
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- tauntInsulting provocation
- ribCurved chest bone
jest · jab · needle · roast · razz · kid · banter · gibe · snicker · lampoon · satirize · jeer · tweak · josh · heckle · parody · wisecrack · sarcasm
treatment/regard
poke fun atpraise
Expression of approval
honor · venerate · revere · compliment · laud
emotional tone
poke fun attake seriously
Treat as significant
defend · stand up for · champion · support