Meaning & use
make fun of
To mock or tease someone or something in a way that is often unkind.
See it in a sentence
The other kids used to make fun of his accent.
She hates when people make fun of her cooking, even as a joke.
A note on using this word
This phrasal expression is informal; in writing, "mock" or "ridicule" often sound more polished.
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