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ridicule

words, actions, or behavior making someone seem laughable and ridiculous

(Note: Ridiculing isn't necessarily teasing. Teasing implies saying or doing something unkind or ridiculing towards another, but that was done just out of silliness, which is why it's common to say, "I was only teasing. I was just joking")
Will Smith constantly ridiculed Carlton on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

"You could make George Bush look young," I ridiculed my wife before she threw my pillow and blanket on the couch.

After Henry ridiculed me today at school, all the students bursted in laughter.

ridicule may or may not be done in a teasing manner. Some ridicule hurts

John is usually just teasing when he ridicules me so I never make anything of it.
by Rick Warwick October 17, 2008
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ridicule

To tease someone or something. Also, to be the object of teasing by others.
Mike was the object of ridicule when the bullies ripped his arm off and shoved it up his ass. He was referred to as "tripod" ever since.
by Eye See Eye March 30, 2005
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ridicule

A portmanteau of ridiculous and molecule, Meaning a connection of separate but interconnected pseudo scientific beliefs drawing ridiculous conclusions.
Evangelical faith healers require a ridicule of beliefs in their followers.
by arz131 May 18, 2024
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:ridicule:

Best emoticon ever made. Frequently used on Flyffworld.
Longknife: Lol, you're lame KaoseT.
KaoseT: Why? D:
Parker: Your mom :ridicule:
by Nigra February 10, 2008
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Ridicule Effect

Ridicule Effect occurs when a person's statement or belief system is so outlandish or bizarre that others make fun of it and the speaker, thereby diminishing the speaker's credibility and intellectual ability, usually permanently.
Defined in book "Just Kidding" by Louis Franzini, published by Rowman & Littlefield (2012).
Former U.S. Vice-President Dan Quayle made innumerable "misstatements" which ultimately evaporated his legitimacy and future officeholding, due to the Ridicule Effect. For example, "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
by Lieu May 20, 2020
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Object of ridicule

Someone made by god for the purpose of being lmaoed at by people on the internet.
That alan carlos sure is an object of ridicule
by Lolcow hubter January 26, 2021
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Restrictive Ridicule

A feeling that makes you archive or delete your Social Media posts.
"Just got over my restrictive ridicule now I only share memes from other people"
by brahmancore March 22, 2023
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