Poking fun


Synonyms for poking fun
verb heckle

quip
taunt
ridicule
scoff
hoot
sneer

gibe
banter
dig
flout
hector
deride

jest
comeback
contemn
jab
mock
fleer

laugh at
put down
put on
snipe
make a crack
poke fun

Antonyms for poking fun

compliment
praise

commend
flatter

Synonyms
verb kid, tease

banter
quip
laugh
rag
pun
revel
deride
jest
wisecrack
rib

sport
jape
josh
jolly
frolic
mock
fool
play
roast
taunt

needle
spoof
chaff
ridicule
trick
deceive
fun
gambol
horse around
kid around

put on
jive
make merry
play the clown
play tricks
poke fun
pull one’s leg

Antonyms

compliment
praise

flatter
be serious

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