razz

/ræz/
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razz

The children razzed the new teacher during recess.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To subject someone to persistent mockery, teasing, or criticism, often in a lighthearted or annoying manner.
    • To express contempt or derision toward someone through jeering or taunting sounds.

  2. Noun:

    • A cry, noise, or expression made to show contempt, mockery, or displeasure; a jeer or a raspberry.
Usage
  • Verb: The action is typically directed at a person. It implies a repetitive, nagging, or mocking criticism.
  • Noun: Refers to the specific sound or act of mockery itself.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • His friends would constantly razz him about his old-fashioned haircut.
    • The experienced players gently razzed the rookie during practice.
  • Noun:
    • He responded to the bad joke with a loud razz.
    • The crowd let out a collective razz when the politician made the false promise.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give someone the razz": To mock or jeer at someone openly.
    • The opposing fans gave the goalie the razz after he missed an easy save.
Variants and Related Words
  • Raspberry (noun, informal): A derisive sound made by blowing through protruded lips; synonymous with the noun form of "razz."
    • She blew a raspberry to show her disagreement.
  • Razzing (noun): The act or instance of teasing or mocking.
    • The good-natured razzing from his teammates was all in fun.
Synonyms
  • Tease: To make fun of or attempt to provoke in a playful or unkind way.
  • Jeer: To shout insulting or mocking words at someone.
  • Taunt: To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.
  • Ride (verb, informal): To criticize or tease someone persistently.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically direct.)

Related Idioms
  • Bronx cheer (noun, informal): Another term for a raspberry or razz, implying a sound of contempt.
    • The performance was so bad it earned a Bronx cheer from the audience.
razz

The children razzed the new teacher during recess.

Noun
  1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Verb
  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
    • The children teased the new teacher
    • Don't ride me so hard over my failure
    • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie

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