make sport of (someone or something)



make sport of (someone or something)

To ridicule, mock, or tease someone or something; to make fun of someone or something. I really don't appreciate you making sport of my disability like that. Don't make sport of your sister—you know how sensitive she can be!
See also: make, of, sport

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PoppyPAH-peeEnglish (British)
Sanya (2)-Russian
Arsenius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Aleciaə-LIS-yə, ə-LIS-ee-ə, ə-LISH-ə, ə-LEE-shəEnglish
Angelique-Dutch
JaylinJAY-linAfrican American (Modern), English (Modern)