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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

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Recent Examples of razz
Noun
The dwarves get the closest, in scenes where Owain Arthur’s Prince Durin razzes Robert Aramayo’s suitably Niles-esque Elrond (sorry for all the Frasier references) — but the dialogue veers florid and leaden. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 From classic options like watermelon and strawberry to more unique choices like blue razz and mango, URB has something for everyone. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
Verb
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 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
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
Verb
  • This extension is a credit to Davis, who teased with talent during his first three seasons before becoming a consistent force in 2025.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The footage teases high-octane action, sharp dialogue, and moments designed to ignite audience reactions.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From the sneer of Billy Idol to the smooth sashaying of Sade, the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees amplify the institution’s commitment to recognizing a diverse slate.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Valarr asks Ser Duncan with a sneer.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Download a map and a donut passport or contact the donut concierge—I’m not kidding—who can customize your itinerary.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Can't kid yourselves about what's right and wrong.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Gosling said in his trademark slight-smirk delivery.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The review delayed the game, and McCarron returned with a smirk on his face and skated to the penalty box with no injury.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Stammen has joked that Laureano being fatigued was his fault for playing him too much.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • This too, Fishback joked, would make for a good headline the next day, but Sneako had a more urgent concern about their prospective inauguration.
    Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • To a chorus of boos, San Diego Unified School District’s board of trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to cut more than 200 classified jobs, in a move expected to lead to layoffs for about 70 people.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Some fans threw flares onto the field at the final whistle as Marseille's players went off to a chorus of boos.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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