Poke fun at somebody/something
phrase
To make funny remarks or jokes about someone or something, often in a friendly way.
My friends always poke fun at my accent.
Often appears as...
- don't poke fun at me
- they often poke fun at him
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To make funny remarks or jokes about someone or something, often in a friendly way.
My friends always poke fun at my accent.
Often appears as...
- don't poke fun at me
- they often poke fun at him
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Friendly Teasing
Used among friends or peers for light humor, not meant to hurt feelings.
At the reunion, they poked fun at each other's old school hairstyles.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that humor can be culturally sensitive; what's funny in one culture may be offensive in another.
He stopped poking fun at her customs after realizing it was culturally insensitive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formality
Avoid using in formal contexts, like job interviews or official meetings; it's too casual.
In the board meeting, no one poked fun at the CEO's presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Friendly Teasing
Used among friends or peers for light humor, not meant to hurt feelings.
At the reunion, they poked fun at each other's old school hairstyles.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that humor can be culturally sensitive; what's funny in one culture may be offensive in another.
He stopped poking fun at her customs after realizing it was culturally insensitive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formality
Avoid using in formal contexts, like job interviews or official meetings; it's too casual.
In the board meeting, no one poked fun at the CEO's presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Friendly Teasing
Used among friends or peers for light humor, not meant to hurt feelings.
At the reunion, they poked fun at each other's old school hairstyles.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that humor can be culturally sensitive; what's funny in one culture may be offensive in another.
He stopped poking fun at her customs after realizing it was culturally insensitive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formality
Avoid using in formal contexts, like job interviews or official meetings; it's too casual.
In the board meeting, no one poked fun at the CEO's presentation.
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