- make fun of someone or something
- make fun of someone or somethingto ridicule someone or something. •
Are you making fun of me?
•I am making fun of your hat.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
Are you making fun of me?
•I am making fun of your hat.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
make fun of someone — make fun of (someone/something) to make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way. At first the kids made fun of her because she spoke with a Dutch accent … New idioms dictionary
make fun of something — make fun of (someone/something) to make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way. At first the kids made fun of her because she spoke with a Dutch accent … New idioms dictionary
make fun of — (someone/something) to make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way. At first the kids made fun of her because she spoke with a Dutch accent … New idioms dictionary
make fun of — or poke fun at to make jokes about someone or something in an unkind way The other children made fun of her because she was always so serious … English dictionary
make fun of — TEASE, poke fun at, chaff, rag; ridicule, mock, laugh at, taunt, jeer at, scoff at, deride; parody, lampoon, caricature, satirize; informal take the mickey out of, rib, kid, have on, pull someone s leg … Useful english dictionary
fun — [[t]fʌ̱n[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT You refer to an activity or situation as fun if you think it is pleasant and enjoyable and it causes you to feel happy. This year promises to be terrifically good fun... It was such a success and we had so much fun… … English dictionary
fun — fun1 [ fʌn ] noun uncount ** enjoyment, especially from an activity that is not important or serious: I hate to spoil your fun but it s time to go home now. have fun: We haven t had such fun for years. great/good fun: We had great fun comparing… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
make — 1 verb past tense and past participle made, PRODUCE STH 1 (T) to produce something by working: I m going to make a cake for Sam s birthday. | Did you make that dress yourself? | a car made in Japan | They re making a documentary about the Civil… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
fun*/*/ — [fʌn] noun [U] I enjoyment from an activity that is not important or serious I hate to spoil your fun but it s time to go home now.[/ex] We haven t had such fun for years.[/ex] The kids had a lot of fun with that old tent.[/ex] Do come – it ll be … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
make sport of — dated make fun of * * * make sport of somewhat formal + old fashioned : to laugh at and make jokes about (someone or something) in an unkind way They made sport of [=made fun of] the way he talked. • • • Main Entry: ↑sport … Useful english dictionary
fun — fun, jest, sport, game, play are comparable when they denote something (as an activity, an utterance, or a form of expression) that provides diversion or amusement or is intended to arouse laughter. Fun implies amusement or an engagement in what… … New Dictionary of Synonyms