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1razz

noun \ˈraz\

Definition of RAZZ

:  raspberry 2
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Origin of RAZZ

short for razzberry sound of contempt, alteration of raspberry
First Known Use: circa 1919

Related to RAZZ

Synonyms
bird [chiefly British], boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, catcall, snort
Antonyms
cheer

Rhymes with RAZZ

as, jazz

2razz

verb

: to make playful or unkind comments about (someone)

Full Definition of RAZZ

transitive verb
:  heckle, deride <the fans razzed the visiting players>
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First Known Use of RAZZ

1918

Related to RAZZ

Synonyms
chaff, jive, joke, josh, kid, rally, tease, rib, ride, roast
RAZZ Defined for Kids

razz

verb \ˈraz\
razzedrazz·ing

Definition of RAZZ for Kids

:  to make fun of :  tease

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