poked fun
Ribbed in jest
To poke fun at someone or something is to make light-hearted jokes or teasing remarks about them, usually without malicious intent.
The phrase suggests gentle mockery rather than cruel ridicule.
We poked fun at his obsession with fantasy football.
She didn't mind when her friends poked fun at her accent.
The expression implies a playful spirit, though the target may not always appreciate the humor.
- lampoonedRidiculed through satire
- satirizedRidiculed through imitation
- teaseMock playfully
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- took the mickeyMocked someone lightheartedly
cracked jokes · joke · having a laugh · bantered · caricatured · tongue in cheek · ridicule · stand-up comedy · playful banter · political cartoons · ribbed · humor · jested · embarrassed · offended · parodied · irritated · amused
poked funpraised
Expressed approval of
complimented · honored · celebrated · lauded · extolled
poked funsavaged
Attacked with ferocity
excoriated · lambasted · tore apart · humiliated · eviscerated
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