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What does “make fun of something” mean?

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Rebecca

To "make fun" of something means to bully, tease, laugh, mock, or joke about something or someone. Usually, it is done in an unkind way, however, sometimes it can just mean to tease someone in a playful way. Ex: Kids at make fun of him at school because he is short. Ex: Everyone makes fun of her glasses because they are too big for her face. Ex: I always make fun of my dad for not knowing how to use his smartphone.

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