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noun

ˈraz How to pronounce razz (audio)
Definition of razznext
as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval notoriously difficult to please, opera buffs are as quick with a razz as with a rave

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razz

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verb

as in to tease
to make fun of in a good-natured way got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers

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Recent Examples of razz
Noun
Excellent razz, but the choice of words surfaced a deeper hurt. — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023 Pink brought all the razz and pizazz to her gig as first-time host of the 79th annual Tony Awards. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Verb
There are moments of humor in Pinball as the siblings razz each other. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026 In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for razz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razz
  1. snort
  2. tease
  3. sneer
  4. kid
  5. smirk
  6. joke
  7. boo
Noun
  • Soon come the snorts, the heavy body of a second hog tottering heavily from the hut.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of snort
Verb
  • While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 July 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • With his rakish sneer and ruthlessly tight jodhpurs, Rupert has been thoroughly neutered with irony, transformed into an object for women to pick at.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • Of course, the prospect of one of the greatest women’s footballers in history skittering around Bromley on a Saturday lunchtime in front of a smattering of fans inevitably inspires sneers.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of sneer
Verb
  • If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Michelle replied with a smirk and a nudge.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Definition of smirk
Verb
  • According to her statement, Jake was opening a new pack of football cards and joking with his grandmother when Walter's vehicle struck theirs.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Trying to Open Taxi Doors People often joke about Japan living in the future.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • Throughout the game, seeing green shirts on the large screen triggered cheers through the crowd, while boos came up when yellow kits were displayed.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of boo

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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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