razz

Rib in fun

Razz is to tease or mock someone in a playful way: His friends razzed him about his new haircut.

The word suggests good-natured ribbing rather than malicious ridicule.

As a noun, razz can mean such teasing or a raspberry sound made to show disapproval: The crowd gave the umpire the razz.

teasing

tease

Mock playfully

  • ribCurved chest bone
  • joshTease good-naturedly
  • kidChild or young goat

needle · roast · banter · chaff · goad · mock · taunt · jibe · gibe · poke fun

disapproval

boo

Shout to startle or jeer

  • hissSharp sibilant sound
  • jeerVocal expression of scorn
  • heckleHarass a performer verbally

catcall · raspberry · hoot · taunt · scoff · sneer · deride · barrack · scorn · rebuke

sound

raspberry

Aggregate bramble fruit

splutter · vibration · lip · tongue · noise · buzz · trill · flatulence · wet

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audience response

razzapplause

Collective hand-clapping approval

cheer · ovation · acclaim · clapping · standing ovation

interpersonal treatment

razzpraise

Expression of approval

compliment · laud · commend · encourage · support

Family

razzmatazz, razzing, razzed, razzes

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G