poke fun at
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Kunis was able to poke fun at herself for getting so frustrated, revealing that her job is far easier than that of many other HOA presidents—because her neighborhood association only incorporates eight households.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025
It’s possible that these younger colleagues are embracing Y2K style to pay homage and poke fun at the same time, writes Callum Borchers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
There was only one question left: How long do the hosts have before they can poke fun at the accident?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
It's four years since Jack Whitehall last hosted the Brit Awards, but his tenure was largely seen as a triumph - thanks largely to his willingness to poke fun at the stars in the audience.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
“Bless his heart. Good as gold, that boy is. Don’t bat an eye when kids poke fun at him, calling him names like Pogo.”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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