Razz
verb
To tease someone playfully or mock them.
His friends razzed him for his new hairstyle.
Often appears as...
- razz someone about something
- razz them mercilessly
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A sound of derision made by mouth.
The football fans greeted the opposing team's entrance with a loud razz.
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To tease someone playfully or mock them.
His friends razzed him for his new hairstyle.
Often appears as...
- razz someone about something
- razz them mercilessly
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A sound of derision made by mouth.
The football fans greeted the opposing team's entrance with a loud razz.
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Playfulness Key
When 'razzing', the tone is playful and friendly, not meant to hurt.
When he tripped, his sister razzed him, but they both laughed.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'razz' in casual settings; it's too informal for professional or academic contexts.
At the family reunion, the cousins razzed each other about old memories.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Typically used among friends or people with a friendly rapport.
After the game, the players razzed their coach for his quirky pep talk.
Pro Tip 1/3Playfulness Key
When 'razzing', the tone is playful and friendly, not meant to hurt.
When he tripped, his sister razzed him, but they both laughed.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'razz' in casual settings; it's too informal for professional or academic contexts.
At the family reunion, the cousins razzed each other about old memories.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Typically used among friends or people with a friendly rapport.
After the game, the players razzed their coach for his quirky pep talk.
Pro Tip 1/3Playfulness Key
When 'razzing', the tone is playful and friendly, not meant to hurt.
When he tripped, his sister razzed him, but they both laughed.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'razz' in casual settings; it's too informal for professional or academic contexts.
At the family reunion, the cousins razzed each other about old memories.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Typically used among friends or people with a friendly rapport.
After the game, the players razzed their coach for his quirky pep talk.
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Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
you know I'm not friend enough for any of us he'll be more than just a says that's that's just part of fishing whether it's with him or somebody else TJ's been in he's been in it other good hit where Paulie I mean we've been we were like playing around there like I was trying to just razz him I didn't know I was gonna make it that extreme
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
you know I'm not friend enough for any of us he'll be more than just a says that's that's just part of fishing whether it's with him or somebody else TJ's been in he's been in it other good hit where Paulie I mean we've been we were like playing around there like I was trying to just razz him I didn't know I was gonna make it that extreme
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Malcolm McDowell
English Actor
I like to razz the Trekkies a little bit. Who doesn't? It's trainspotting, isn't it? But they are very well-meaning, actually. I've done a couple of Star Trek conventions, and they've only been really welcoming.
Quote examples
Chris Moneymaker
American Celebrity
I'm comfortable with the hold 'em, Omaha and stud high-low. But the other two games aren't my strongest games. I'm not comfortable at all with razz or stud.
Quote examples
Malcolm McDowell
English Actor
I like to razz the Trekkies a little bit. Who doesn't? It's trainspotting, isn't it? But they are very well-meaning, actually. I've done a couple of Star Trek conventions, and they've only been really welcoming.
Quote examples
Chris Moneymaker
American Celebrity
I'm comfortable with the hold 'em, Omaha and stud high-low. But the other two games aren't my strongest games. I'm not comfortable at all with razz or stud.
Example 1 of 2
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