razz 1 of 2

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
Verb
There are moments of humor in Pinball as the siblings razz each other. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026 Everyone surprises, and everyone has wisdom, from the Latino barbers who razz each other about politics to the member of Gen Z who’s both a Christian and a socialist to the formerly incarcerated person who became a social worker. — Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026 In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025 The sports reporters used to razz the former building manager, Mark Walters, about the outdated climate control system. — Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 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
  • The class had been quiet after the camp text, but now there was at least one snort.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 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
  • The duo took to the stage during the event and addressed the crowd in character to tease the plot of the upcoming sequel, per USA Today.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The film also stars Sadie Sink, who attended Disney’s D23 fan celebration Friday as the studio teased its X-Men plans.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly?
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s sincerity — the quality critics praised most — was met with a sneer rather than a response.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of sneer
Verb
  • What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Orlando Bloom flashes a shirtless smirk while on vacation in Marmi, Italy on July 26.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of smirk
Verb
  • Gibbs joked that some Cup drivers would be out of the series without the high-tech device that makes blocking easier by anticipating an opponent’s move.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The bride jokes that everyone was so excited to celebrate that the party almost took them out.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • Despite a contentious meeting two weeks ago, which included boos from the crowd and concerns about shrinking cash reserves from board members, Plascencia said teamwork became the theme among the administration, union leaders and employees.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually, Guccione turned back on his stadium microphone and announced the run would count, leading to further boos.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of boo

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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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