How to Use poke fun at in a Sentence

poke fun at

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  • Bregman said with a laugh and a smile, poking fun at himself.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • This survey simply pokes fun at what a modern-day Texas flag may look like.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • The comedian became known for his wholesome sense of humor, which often poked fun at his Irish roots.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are contentious rivalries, but most involve bordering countries that poke fun at each other.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
  • John Henry Days poked fun at press junkets while asking serious questions about the man behind the myth.
    — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026
  • People are also poking fun at the fact that Kaydee is banded, which looks like the eagle version of an ankle monitor.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Social media users poked fun at the original intent by applying maxxing terminology to all kinds of other things.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The couple poked fun at Kelce’s pickiness with a silly surprise cameo during the live taping of New Heights in June.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • At one point during the interview, Hernández, 28, poked fun at the polo shirt that Hart, 47, was wearing.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Other late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel have also poked fun at McConnell’s released photos.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Brave will no doubt be poking fun at the usual suspects — including ex-boyfriends, and basically the male species in general, as well as unfortunate folks in the front row.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Two days earlier, Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce poked fun at the quarterback by doing an impression of his voice.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Other Bennet Sister spends a lot of its running time poking fun at the hallowed genre of the British period drama.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • Kimmel joked in the caption Jimmy Kimmel is once again poking fun at Mitch McConnell’s health updates.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Viniatieri could not resist poking fun at another one of his former quarterbacks, Tom Brady, and lined up his most risqué joke at the expense of his friend and former teammate.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Ahmed describes the show as a blend of genres, mixing drama and comedy while poking fun at one of the biggest franchises of all time.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The film, which debuts on Apple TV on July 24, serves as a sweet ode to this burgeoning pastime, while still poking fun at its foibles.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026
  • In April 2024, Richards posted a cooking video on Instagram that featured Eloise poking fun at how much her mom talks.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In Delray, Jolly was more animated, poking fun at himself and talking about missing his two young kids back in Tampa Bay.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • As Aunt Dolly, Parton played an exaggerated version of her larger-than-life self, often poking fun at her over-the-top persona.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Maher poked fun at the extensive renovations during a red-carpet interview with APT.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • On social media, product reviews, along with videos of proud squishy owners ranking their collections and parents poking fun at their kids’ obsessions, have generated millions of views.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The upcoming third album pokes fun at nearly a dozen genres, including indie sleazepop, Disney Channel-era tween bops and late ‘90s minivan rock.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • In a way to perhaps poke fun at the unfounded rumors, Lil Yachty posted a photo of what appeared to be a behind-the-scene shot of Ice Spice wearing her fake baby bump.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The trailer also pokes fun at the romance rumors surrounding Earle and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The three-time Grammy Award winner continued poking fun at the unexpected moment, joking that fans had little reason to worry about an accidental reveal.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The first in a trilogy, Claire North’s Ithaca is narrated by the goddess Hera who pokes fun at the many suitors vying for Penelope’s hand and Odysseus’s throne.
    — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • The British pop icon, who performed at the 2026 World Cup finals over the weekend, poked fun at his appearance after a clip of him speaking at the soccer tournament went viral.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • This episode sparkles in part thanks to guest stars like Seth Rogen, Fred Savage, and even Fox executive Peter Chernin being willing to poke fun at themselves.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • And the host is surprisingly game to poke fun at his own prickly Hollywood reputation, lending the entire hour-long episode a kind of comedy synergy that elevates it above the usual collection of reference jokes.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

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