poke fun

hoot quip ridicule scoff sneer snipe taunt

banter comeback contemn deride dig fleer flout gibe hector jab jest mock

laugh at make a crack put down put on

compliment praise

commend flatter

banter laugh quip

chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack

horse around kid around make merry play the clown play tricks pull one's leg put on

compliment flatter praise

be serious