Pronunciation: /ræz/

Definitions of razz

noun a teasing or mocking remark or action; a joke

Example Sentences

A1 The children enjoyed playing a game of razzle dazzle.

A2 She gave her friend a friendly razz for missing the bus.

B1 The comedian's razz on the audience had everyone laughing.

B2 The team captain gave a motivational razz to boost morale before the game.

C1 His witty razz during the speech added a touch of humor to the serious topic.

C2 The politician's sharp razz at the opponent sparked controversy during the debate.

verb to tease or make fun of someone in a playful or mocking way

Example Sentences

A1 The children razzed each other playfully during recess.

A2 She razzed her brother for forgetting her birthday.

B1 The comedian razzed the audience with his quick wit and jokes.

B2 The sports fans razzed the opposing team's players throughout the game.

C1 The politician was razzed by the crowd during his speech.

C2 The talk show host razzed his guest in a lighthearted manner.

Examples of razz in a Sentence

formal The student received a razz from the teacher for not completing the assignment on time.

informal I always give my friends a friendly razz when they make a silly mistake.

slang Stop razzing me about my outfit, I like it!

figurative The constant criticism felt like a never-ending razz on my self-esteem.

Grammatical Forms of razz

past tense

razzed

plural

razzes

comparative

more razz

superlative

most razz

present tense

razzes

future tense

will razz

perfect tense

have razzed

continuous tense

is razzing

singular

razz

positive degree

razz

infinitive

to razz

gerund

razzing

participle

razzing

Origin and Evolution of razz

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: American English
Story behind the word: The word 'razz' is believed to have originated as a colloquialism in American English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as slang for making a derisive noise, 'razz' has evolved to also mean teasing or mocking someone in a playful manner.