Phrasal Verb: Make fun of
English Meaning: Mock or tease
Hindi Meaning: मज़ाक उड़ाना
The phrasal verb “make fun of” is used to describe the act of mocking, teasing, or ridiculing someone or something in a playful or unkind manner.
In Hindi:
- मज़ाक उड़ाना
What Does “Make Fun of” Mean?
- Mock or tease – To make jokes about someone, often in a way that is meant to make them seem silly or foolish, but it can sometimes be unkind or hurtful.
How to Use “Make Fun of” in Sentences
Example 1: He made fun of her dress, which made her feel embarrassed.
Hindi: उसने उसके कपड़ों का मज़ाक उड़ाया, जिससे उसे शर्मिंदगी महसूस हुई।
Example 2: They always make fun of his accent, but he doesn’t mind.
Hindi: वे हमेशा उसके लहजे का मज़ाक उड़ाते हैं, लेकिन उसे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता।
Example 3: It’s wrong to make fun of people based on their appearance.
Hindi: लोगों के रूप-रंग पर मज़ाक उड़ाना गलत है।
Example 4: She doesn’t like it when her friends make fun of her hobbies.
Hindi: उसे यह पसंद नहीं आता जब उसके दोस्त उसके शौक का मज़ाक उड़ाते हैं।
Example 5: He made fun of the teacher’s mistake in class.
Hindi: उसने कक्षा में अध्यापक की गलती का मज़ाक उड़ाया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Make Fun of”
Incorrect: Don’t make fun of my idea. It’s good!
Correct: Don’t make fun of my idea. It’s a great idea! (Avoid using negative words like “good” if you want to emphasize the seriousness of the idea.)
Incorrect: They made fun of him very much. Correct: They made fun of him a lot. (Use “a lot” or “too much” instead of “very much” to describe the degree.)
Questions for Test
- What does “make fun of” mean in the context of teasing?
- Translate: “It’s cruel to make fun of someone’s misfortune.”
- Fill in the blank: “It’s unkind to ______ people because of their clothes.”
- Can “make fun of” be used in a friendly context?
- Which of the following is correct: “She made fun of his hair” or “She made fun of his hairdo”?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is “make fun of” always negative?
While it often has a negative connotation, it can sometimes be used in a friendly, joking manner among close friends. However, it’s important to be careful, as it can hurt someone’s feelings.
Can “make fun of” be used for things or just people?
It can be used for both people and things. For example, “They made fun of the movie because it was so bad.”
What is the difference between “make fun of” and “tease”?
“Make fun of” often involves mocking or ridiculing someone in a way that can be hurtful, while “tease” is sometimes more playful, though it can also be negative depending on the context.
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