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I did make fun vs I did making fun

The correct phrase is "I did make fun." The verb "make" should be in the base form after the auxiliary verb "did." The phrase "I did making fun" is incorrect because the gerund form of the verb should not follow the auxiliary verb in this structure.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

I did make fun

This phrase is correct. The verb "make" is in the base form after the auxiliary verb "did."

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker made fun of someone or something in the past.

Examples:

  • I did make fun of his outfit, but I didn't mean to hurt his feelings.
  • She did make fun of my cooking, but I know she was just joking.
  • Did you make fun of her accent during the presentation?
  • They did make fun of the new student, which was unkind.
  • He did make fun of the movie, but I thought it was great.

I did making fun

This phrase is incorrect. The gerund form of the verb should not follow the auxiliary verb "did" in this structure.

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