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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Recent Examples of razz
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
As writer, director, and star, Blank doesn’t shy away from the film’s autobiographical properties, even picking a cutesy title that’s half-homage, half-razz to the similarly self-reflective oeuvre of Judd Apatow (whose debut film was The 40-Year-Old Virgin).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2020
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry, whom Wickers razzed relentlessly at Wrigley, called him last year on his birthday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Elyxr offers several delicious flavors which include mango, cherry, orange, blue razz, and watermelon.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
As writer, director, and star, Blank doesn’t shy away from the film’s autobiographical properties, even picking a cutesy title that’s half-homage, half-razz to the similarly self-reflective oeuvre of Judd Apatow (whose debut film was The 40-Year-Old Virgin).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2020
Verb
Dina razzes her about this, but cloth Chucks really aren’t practical winter footwear, even pre-apocalypse.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry, whom Wickers razzed relentlessly at Wrigley, called him last year on his birthday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razz
Noun
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The snoring is often interrupted by a long silent period during which breathing stops and then followed by a loud snort and gasp as the patient attempts to breathe.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
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The swine respond with raspy snorts and spine-rattling squeals.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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And we have been teased and fooled before in the near-quarter century since that last crown in 2001.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hours before the podcast episode premiered, the trio teased it once again, with Jason, 37, making an enthusiastic introduction for the pop star.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think of the public dissection of and collective sneer toward pop darlings suffering mental health crises, like Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan, or the contemptuous treatment of Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential run.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Up front, its face is a far more rectilinear sneer.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Verb
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More than a quarter of you will be engaging in some piracy this season, and all of your names and email addresses have been handed over to the authorities (kidding!).—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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There’s a big gulf between pro marathoners and high-school track, of course—but don’t kid yourself that they’re not connected.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Alan Clarke, executive director of advanced EV development at Ford, sitting next to Field, nodded in agreement while wearing a similar smirk.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meryl Streep gives Miranda Priestly's infamous smirk while in character on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Aug. 7 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Speaking to Variety from his home in the mountains of Idaho, Glenn jokes about the world-spanning nature of the nomination.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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She’s been booed in stadiums, joked at by mainstream media, and roasted online to the extent that both the NFL and high-profile players have publicly defended her right to attend.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fried, who also tallied eight hits, one walk, two hit-by-pitches and three strikeouts over 94 pitches, first ran into trouble in the opening inning, as Jose Altuve took him deep for a solo shot following a round of customary boos.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Aug. 2025
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Common, also known as Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., also praised his boo for her talent, which has earned her EGOT status —a rare accomplishment among many artists.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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