poke fun
Example Sentences
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Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda, meanwhile, invoked the viral protest catchphrase "waste-guna-huiya" - a deliberately nonsensical meme popularised during the demonstrations - to poke fun at the government.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Despite there being “plenty to poke fun at,” they note that it’s tough to dismiss SpaceX given its track record and the potential payoff of its plans.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The moment fit the tone of the appearance: lightly political, self-aware and clearly designed to let Harry poke fun at both American holiday-movie culture and his own public image.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2025
Director Akiva Schaffer’s continuation of the “Police Squad!” franchise let the 73-year-old “Taken” star poke fun at his own bruising gravitas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Nicole and Ana still liked to poke fun at me for choosing to fence, but no one could deny the fencing team was Columbia High School’s most accomplished sports team.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
