razzing

razz

 (răz) Slang

n.

A raspberry sound; a Bronx cheer.

tr.v. razzed, razz·ing, razz·es

To deride, heckle, or tease: razzed the teammate who missed the shot.

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[Shortening and alteration of raspberry.]

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razzing

(ˈræzɪŋ)

n

informal US and Canadian the act of making fun of someone; ribbing, ragging

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Noun

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razzing - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt boo, Bronx cheer, razz, snort, hiss, hoot, raspberry, bird cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

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