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razz

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ɹæz/
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  • rhymes with -æz

1

noun

Meaning 1

A version of seven-card stud where the worst poker hand wins (called lowball).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: card-games, poker

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To tease playfully; to heckle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To tease playfully; to heckle.

To heckle by blowing a raspberry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To drive a vehicle around aimlessly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, Newfoundland, UK, informal

Qualifier: Labrador

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, snort, bird

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

6

verb

Meaning 6

harass with persistent criticism or carping

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The children teased the new teacher
  • Don't ride me so hard over my failure
  • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tease, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mock, bemock

Narrower terms: jeer, scoff, flout, barrack, gibe, kid, chaff, jolly, josh, banter

History

Etymology

Clipping of raspberry.