razz

[ raz ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deride; make fun of; tease.

noun

1. raspberry ( def 4 ).

razz

/ ræz /

verb

1. tr to make fun of; deride

noun

1. See raspberry
   short for raspberry

Word History and Origins

Origin of razz¹

1910–15, Americanism; short for raspberry

Example Sentences

Less than 6% of high school vapers said Juul was their preferred brand, compared to 26% who used products from Puff Bar—a brand that makes disposable e-cigarettes in flavors like Blue Razz and Watermelon.

From Time

I take Escobar at his word that this was basically locker-room talk—a joke, meant to razz other players.

From The Daily Beast

The songs, which have creaky titles like “All that Razz” and “Hooray for What's-not-good,” are belted out with pitchy gusto.

From The Daily Beast

“I suppose the girls will razz the life out of me,” commented Patricia, after a short pause.

From Project Gutenberg

Hed have given me an awful razz if it had failed to go through.

From Project Gutenberg

I spose they suspected him then, and were just giving him the razz?

From Project Gutenberg

Hardly had the “Prince” taken his place than they began to razz him.

From Project Gutenberg

They don't razz me for not going on wild parties, though I know that some of the fellows are pretty gay themselves.

From Project Gutenberg