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POKE FUN Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase poke fun. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase poke fun. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for POKE FUN

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blackguard
nounn
noun

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• use foul or abusive language towards

guy
nounn
noun

• an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day

• an informal term for a youth or man

• a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• steady or support with a guy wire or cable

rib
nounn
noun

• support resembling the rib of an animal

• any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)

• cut of meat including one or more ribs

• a teasing remark

• a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant

• a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

verb

• form vertical ribs by knitting

• subject to laughter or ridicule

ridicule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

roast
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion

• negative criticism

adjective satellite

• (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

verb

• cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

• subject to laughter or ridicule

jest at
verbv
verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

laugh at
verbv
verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

make fun
verbv
verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

Best Hypernyms For POKE FUN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for poke fun, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
mock bemock deride ridicule scorn tease

Alternatives for BLACKGUARD

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