Poked fun at is an expression used to describe when someone makes a joke or humorous comment at the expense of another person. The crossword solutions for this term are mocked (6 letters), rode (4 letters), TAUNTED (7 letters), TEASED (6 letters), needled (7 letters), japed (5 letters), and RIBBED (6 letters). All of these words have similar meanings, but each one has its own subtle nuances. For example, mocking implies a more direct and intentional form of ridicule, while teasing is more playful and lighthearted. Needling is often used to describe a more persistent form of teasing, while japing is a more old-fashioned term for making jokes. Finally, ribbing is a term used to describe a more good-natured form of teasing.