Poke fun at somebody/something

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To make funny remarks or jokes about someone or something, often in a friendly way.

My friends always poke fun at my accent.
Visual representation of "poke fun at somebody/something" - To make funny remarks or jokes about someone or something, often in a friendly way

Often appears as...

  • don't poke fun at me
  • they often poke fun at him

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Informal

Colloquial

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Friendly Teasing

Used among friends or peers for light humor, not meant to hurt feelings.

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At the reunion, they poked fun at each other's old school hairstyles.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that humor can be culturally sensitive; what's funny in one culture may be offensive in another.

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He stopped poking fun at her customs after realizing it was culturally insensitive.
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Not for Formality

Avoid using in formal contexts, like job interviews or official meetings; it's too casual.

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In the board meeting, no one poked fun at the CEO's presentation.
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