make sport of

phrase

Definition of make sport ofnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for make sport of
Phrase
  • Matthijs shows up, points out Beard’s lack of blue contacts, and makes fun of the guinea pig left behind on his head.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Obviously, our way in was through nostalgia and the era with slime and Gak, making fun of ourselves and self-deprecation.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • Mom grabbed the rag on the table and wiped the clean corner, dumped the rag in the sink, then turned to Crazy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As staff piled more rags on top, the temperature inside the trash can rose, causing the materials to spontaneously combust.
    — Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Make sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20sport%20of. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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