razzing

razz

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raz]
- /ræz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raz]
- /ræz/

Definitions of razzing word

verb with object razzing to deride; make fun of; tease. 1
noun razzing raspberry (def 4). 1
noun razzing the act of making fun of someone; ribbing, ragging 0

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Origin of razzing

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15, Americanism; short for raspberry

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Parts of speech for Razzing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Razzing

razzing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

razzing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for razzing

noun razzing

asteism — use of creative, courteous, and well-mannered sarcasm or ridicule
bronx cheer — A Bronx cheer is a sound that people make by vibrating their lips in order to express disapproval or contempt.

All 2 Synonyms of razzing