razzing
- noun
- /ˈræzɪŋ/
- Informal
- I appreciate the way Carmen can take all the razzing she receives from the women for her embroidery skills.
- a lot of razzing
Examples
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We've been taking a lot of razzing in school about opening day, and…
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Well, despite the joking and the razzing, I see a lot of love here.
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He took a lot of razzing.
Fiction book (1999) -
Zelda, Rock Band, and Duck Hunt also get some good-natured razzing.
Blog text (32) -
During the game, there was constant razzing from the fans aimed at the opposing team.
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After winning the match, the players enjoyed some light razzing among themselves.
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The comedian's performance included playful razzing of the audience that had everyone laughing.
Synonyms
A loud sound people make to show they do not like something
A sharp, high sound like a snake or from people showing disapproval
A long sharp s sound made by animals, objects, or people to show disapproval
A sound of dislike made by people booing or hissing at someone
A rude sound made by blowing air through the lips to show dislike
A loud shout from people showing anger or disapproval
A short sharp sound made by blowing air through the lips to show contempt
A sound made to make fun of someone, like a raspberry
A rude loud sound made by blowing through closed lips to show you do not like something
A short noise people make with their tongue to show disapproval
Antonyms
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Razzing probably comes from the idea of 'blowing a raspberry', the rude sound made by blowing air through the lips to show mockery. So, razzing means a loud, teasing or mocking cry or noise.