razzing
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The crowd gave the opposing team some good-natured razzing after the missed penalty kick.
Definition
Noun: A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt; a jeer, taunt, or expression of derision.
Usage
The word "razzing" is an informal noun that describes the act of teasing or mocking someone, often in a good-natured but persistent way. It typically involves making jokes, playful insults, or loud, derisive noises to express mild disapproval or to provoke a reaction in a social setting.
Examples
- The rookie pitcher faced some good-natured razzing from his teammates after he tripped on the mound.
- She took the razzing from her friends about her new haircut in stride and laughed along with them.
- The comedian was used to a bit of razzing from the audience during his stand-up routine.
Advanced Usage
- "To give someone a razzing": This is a common verbal phrase meaning to tease or mock someone playfully.
- His coworkers gave him a razzing for being the last one to arrive at the meeting.
Variants and Related Words
- Razz (verb): To tease or mock someone playfully.
- His friends razzed him about his old-fashioned phone.
- Razz (noun): A single instance of such teasing; synonymous with "jeer" or "taunt."
- He ignored the razz from the crowd.
Synonyms
- Teasing: Making fun of someone in a playful or unkind way.
- Jeering: Shouting insults or making rude noises to show contempt.
- Taunting: Intentionally provoking someone with insulting remarks.
- Ridicule: The act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter.
- Mockery: Teasing or contemptuous action or speech.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Take the razzing": To accept or endure teasing without getting upset.
- You have to be able to take the razzing if you want to work in this kitchen.
The crowd gave the opposing team some good-natured razzing after the missed penalty kick.
Noun
- a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt