Synonyms

razz

American

[raz] / ræz /

verb (used with object)

to deride; make fun of; tease.

noun

raspberry.

razz British

/ ræz /

verb

(tr) to make fun of; deride

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noun

short for raspberry

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Etymology

Origin of razz

1910–15, short for raspberry

Example Sentences

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On Saturday the pair powered through a sustained shower of razz from the grandstands at the Ryder Cup on New York’s Long Island.

From The Wall Street Journal

He razzed Al Gore 1026 times, according to the study’s count.

From Salon

In Venice, Bezos the billionaire groom came in for some razzing too.

From Los Angeles Times

They casually bicker and lightly razz one another.

From Los Angeles Times

Politicians, lobbyists, billionaires and movie stars also treat it as a PR opportunity; if they get razzed, they can show us what good sports they are.

From Salon

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