razz
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9.9
- noun
- /ræz/
- Informal
:
burlas
- When the team made a mistake, the fans reacted with a chorus of razz from the stands.
Why high fiving yourself creates the razz and why that's super powerful in your life.
- Why high fiving yourself creates the razz and why that's super powerful in your life.
- Most people even in this room, which is which I highly respect and this is not a razz.
Examples
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He let out a playful razz during the movie scene that made everyone laugh.
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The crowd responded to the performer with loud razz to show their disapproval.
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Get back down here, you little razz!
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"Wob-in!" "Razz-berries," Ruth said.
Fiction book (2000) -
The disconnection appears severe: "When people lie to you and say America is beautiful, or as much fun to live in, give them the razz" (qtd. in Lynn 157).
Academic text (2017)
Synonyms
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5.9
A loud sound people make to show they do not like something
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1.1
A sharp, high sound like a snake or from people showing disapproval
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4.1
A sudden harsh noise made by forcing air through the nose to show amusement or anger
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9.1
A sound of dislike made by people booing or hissing at someone
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8.4
A rude sound made by blowing air through the lips to show dislike
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4.2
A loud shout from people showing anger or disapproval
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9.1
A short low sound showing disapproval or doubt
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8.8
A loud, playful noise that people make to tease someone
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9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
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9.9
A loud, rough cry showing laughter or mocking someone
A rude loud sound made by blowing through closed lips to show you do not like something
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How Mocking
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Etymology
Razz comes from the playful word raspberry, sometimes spelled razzberry, which names the silly 'blowing a raspberry' sound people make with their lips to show dislike, so a razz is that mocking sound.