How to Pronounce "poke fun at"
expression
POHK FUN AT
POHK FUN AT
Definition
To make jokes about someone, often in a light-hearted or teasing way. It means to mock or laugh at someone, usually without intending to hurt them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊk/ /ˈfən/ /ˈæt
British English
pˈəʊk/ /fˈʌn/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHK FUN AT
UK
POHK FUN AT
Listen in Context
My friends always poke fun at my old phone.
Please don't poke fun at her English accent.
Kids sometimes poke fun at each other's clothes.
Don't take it personally, we just like to poke fun at each other.