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raspberry

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of raspberry

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval

  • there were raspberries from the audience when the hapless actress kept forgetting her lines
Synonyms of raspberry

bird [chiefly British], boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, jeer, razz, snort
Words Related to raspberry

smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger

gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt

whistle
Near Antonyms of raspberry

applause, clapping
Antonyms of raspberry

cheer

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