to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others
Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
to make fun of a person or thing in order to make them look silly
Ex: The children like poke fun at their teacher's quirky habits .
to tease a person by copying what they do, trick them into believing something, etc., often in a way that is not friendly
at one's expense
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(particularly of a joke) in a way that causes harm to someone or makes them embarrassed
Ex: Mocking someone 's misfortune or mistakes is never funny , especially when it 's at their expense.
to make a crack
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to offer a humorous or witty comment, often with the aim of ridiculing disrespecting someone or something
Ex: When he 's in a good mood , hemake a crack about anything and everything , keeping us entertained all day .
to persistently and relentlessly bother, tease, or annoy someone, often in a playful or mocking manner
Ex: I ca n't stand it when he 's always trying break my stones with his sarcastic remarks .

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