poke fun

To mildly taunt or mock someone or something; to make light fun of someone or something. You really shouldn't poke fun. This is a serious issue that demands respect. I was just poking fun—I didn't think he'd take the joke so personally!

See also: fun, poke

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poke fun at (someone or something)
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make fun of (someone or something)
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