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Poke fun at
To poke fun at someone or something means to make jokes about them in a light way. It always takes "at". Compare mock, which is harsher, and take the mickey, which is more informal and specifically British.
Examples in context
They poke fun at politicians every week.
They poke fun at politicians every week.
He likes to poke fun at himself.
He likes to poke fun at himself.
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