razz

verb

razzed; razzing; razzes
Synonyms of razznext

transitive verb

: heckle, deride
the fans razzed the visiting players

Examples of razz in a Sentence

We razzed the other team's pitcher. got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers
Recent Examples on the Web
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Ford and Kimmel wasted no time in razzing their mutual friend Woody Harrelson and denigrating Kimmel when compared to Michael J. Fox. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 There are moments of humor in Pinball as the siblings razz each other. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026 Then someone razzed Michael Soroka, the right-handed pitcher from Calgary, and everyone laughed. Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 But there’s also the possibility of Democrats razzing Trump as Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, did in 2025, leading him to be removed from the chamber. Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for razz

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of razz was in 1918

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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razz. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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razz

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