razz
1 of 2noun
ˈraz 
: raspberry sense 2
razz
2 of 2verb
razzed; razzing; razzes
transitive verb
: heckle, deride
the fans razzed the visiting players
Synonyms
Noun
- bird [chiefly British]
- boo
- Bronx cheer
- catcall
- hiss
- hoot
- jeer
- raspberry
- snort
Verb
- chaff
- jive
- joke
- josh
- kid
- rally
- rib
- ride
- roast
- tease
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Example Sentences
Noun notoriously difficult to please, opera buffs are as quick with a razz as with a rave Verb We razzed the other team's pitcher. got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers
Recent Examples on the Web
The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 May 2022 Unknown Flavors: Sour with a hint of blue razzNatural LightOn Monday, Natural Light, also known as Natty Light, announced two new seltzers. Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, 14 Aug. 2019 That is the unit that earned mainly the razz after being shut out, 31-0, in the playoff, the first such humiliation of Urban Meyer's coaching career. Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 30 Aug. 2017 A bouquet of roses to Wood’s hospital room, but a razz for the failure to communicate. Logan Jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 26 May 2017 Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2022 But the comedian resurfaced Wednesday on Twitter to razz CBS for razzing his singing. Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 The seventh-grader stands six-foot-six, prompting some classmates to razz him for shoes his mother, Tiffany Jones, bought at bargain stores and ordered online through Amazon. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Oct. 2021 While hosting, Macdonald also took advantage of the opportunity to razz SNL in his opening monologue. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2021 And although Lars and Zoe are still somewhat unformed, Luke Evans and Grace Van Patten razz each other well enough that their tentative friendship continues to work. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021 Saltz had been following the rise of the NFT market and decided to razz Beeple’s digital bigseller with his own effort. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2021 Except when Van Halen and his compatriots wanted to razz their producer. Sarah Rodman, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2020 Soon enough, the first of 15 San Francisco fire engines came by, its crews jumping off to razz him as usual. Sam Whiting, SFChronicle.com, 14 Jan. 2020 See More
Noun
The gummies come in five varieties and colors: mango, watermelon, cherry, orange, and blue razz. The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 May 2022 Unknown Flavors: Sour with a hint of blue razzNatural LightOn Monday, Natural Light, also known as Natty Light, announced two new seltzers. Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, 14 Aug. 2019 That is the unit that earned mainly the razz after being shut out, 31-0, in the playoff, the first such humiliation of Urban Meyer's coaching career. Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 30 Aug. 2017 A bouquet of roses to Wood’s hospital room, but a razz for the failure to communicate. Logan Jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 26 May 2017 Verb
Now, a lot of people will probably razz the host for caving and giving in to only four people. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2022 But the comedian resurfaced Wednesday on Twitter to razz CBS for razzing his singing. Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 The seventh-grader stands six-foot-six, prompting some classmates to razz him for shoes his mother, Tiffany Jones, bought at bargain stores and ordered online through Amazon. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Oct. 2021 While hosting, Macdonald also took advantage of the opportunity to razz SNL in his opening monologue. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2021 And although Lars and Zoe are still somewhat unformed, Luke Evans and Grace Van Patten razz each other well enough that their tentative friendship continues to work. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021 Saltz had been following the rise of the NFT market and decided to razz Beeple’s digital bigseller with his own effort. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2021 Except when Van Halen and his compatriots wanted to razz their producer. Sarah Rodman, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2020 Soon enough, the first of 15 San Francisco fire engines came by, its crews jumping off to razz him as usual. Sam Whiting, SFChronicle.com, 14 Jan. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for razzberry sound of contempt, alteration of raspberry
First Known Use
Noun
1917, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1918, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
razz
verb
ˈraz
razzed; razzing
: to make fun of : tease
razz 1 of 2
noun
as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval notoriously difficult to please, opera buffs are as quick with a razz as with a rave Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- snort
- boo
- jeer
- sneer
- smirk
- raspberry
- snicker
- taunt
- hoot
- catcall
- hiss
- bird
- snigger
- gibe
- jibe
- whistle
- Bronx cheer
- put-down
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cheer
- applause
- clapping
razz
2 of 2verb
as in to tease
to make fun of in a good-natured way got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers Synonyms & Similar Words
- tease
- kid
- joke
- roast
- jive
- rib
- josh
- banter
- ride
- fun
- rally
- take the mickey out of
- goof on
- fool
- chaff
- wisecrack
- yuck
- jest
- jolly
- quip
- yuk
- jape
- string along
- gag