razz

[ raz ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deride; make fun of; tease.

noun

1. raspberry ( def 4 ).

razz

/ ræz /

verb

1. tr to make fun of; deride

noun

1. short for raspberry

Word History and Origins

Origin of razz¹

1910–15, Americanism; short for raspberry

Example Sentences

He has razzed them in conversation, with English those around the club have repeatedly complimented as better than they anticipated.

From Los Angeles Times

Obama razzed himself by saying, “I am the only person stupid enough to speak after Michelle Obama,” but he did just fine.

From Salon

He got lightly razzed for that on his way to the parking lot.

From Seattle Times

When she performed “Flowers,” she razzed the seemingly sleepy audience: “Why are you acting like you don’t know this song?”

From New York Times

On the social media platform X, users razzed Koy for bombing with jokes about a bomb movie.

From Seattle Times