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poke funverbTo subject someone to laughter or ridicule. [with at]
laugh atverbTo scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
derisionnounAct of treating with disdain.
blackguardverb(transitive) To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
guyverb(transitive) To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.
ribverbTo shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
jest atverbsubject to laughter or ridicule
make funverbsubject to laughter or ridicule
needlingnounThe act of one who needles or annoys.
deprecatingnounIn manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.
sardonicScornfully mocking or cynical.
ironic(of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
ironicalCharacterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
tongue-in-cheek(idiomatic) Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
recriminatoryIn the way of recriminations.
slightingnounThe act of giving a slight or snub.
insolentRude.
underhandedSly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
facetiousTreating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
invidiousCausing ill will, envy, or offense.

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