playfully mock

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To mock someone as part of a game or joke, in a light-hearted manner.

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  • The children would playfully mock their dad's dancing.
  • He loved to playfully mock his friend's attempts at cooking.
  • She playfully mocked his exaggerated story about the fish he caught.
  • Their banter often involved them playfully mocking each other's habits.
  • Don't take it seriously; she was just playfully mocking your accent.
  • The comedian would playfully mock political figures in his stand-up routine.
  • During game night, they'd often playfully mock each other's poor strategy.
  • He playfully mocked her choice of outfit, knowing she wouldn't be offended.
  • We always playfully mock each other, it's just how we communicate.
  • The teacher would sometimes playfully mock the students' initial confusion before explaining.