made fun of

/meɪd fʌn ʌv/

VERB

1. To ridicule or mock someone

To make someone or something appear foolish, ridiculous, or inferior through jokes, comments, imitation, or other expressions of ridicule.

Used when someone makes jokes or insulting remarks about another person to make them appear foolish or laughable.

The new student felt hurt when others made fun of his unique accent.
Despite her efforts, she couldn't shake off the memories of being made fun of in high school.
The supportive teacher intervened when she noticed a student being made fun of in the classroom.

Used when someone playfully or humorously jokes about another person, often by making light of their behavior, appearance, habits, or mistakes.

The comedian good-naturedly made fun of himself during the stand-up show, eliciting laughter from the audience.
His friends made fun of his unusual haircut, but he laughed along with them.
She made fun of her brother's habit of arriving late to every family gathering.

Used when someone copies another person's speech, behavior, gestures, or appearance to ridicule or embarrass them.

The students made fun of the teacher by imitating his distinctive way of speaking.
The comedian made fun of the politician by exaggerating his gestures and mannerisms.
He felt embarrassed when his classmates made fun of the way he pronounced certain words.

Used when someone publicly expresses contempt, disapproval, or disrespect toward a person, idea, or achievement.

The critics made fun of the proposal, dismissing it as unrealistic and poorly planned.
He was tired of colleagues making fun of his ideas during team meetings.
The newspaper made fun of the company's failed marketing campaign.