as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
notoriously difficult to please, opera buffs are as quick with a razz as with a rave
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Recent Examples of razz
Chris Richards, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
Delta 8 Gummies come in five yummy fruity flavors including watermelon, strawberry, lime, mango, and blue-razz.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2024
The actors spent time with their real-life counterparts Nyad and Stoll and how the longtime friends razz each other.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Excellent razz, but the choice of words surfaced a deeper hurt.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
Delta 8 Gummies come in five yummy fruity flavors including watermelon, strawberry, lime, mango, and blue-razz.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Verb
Yes, the film is razzing the corporate frameworks around these beloved (or sometimes despised) enterprises.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2024
The actors spent time with their real-life counterparts Nyad and Stoll and how the longtime friends razz each other.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razz
Noun
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The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2024
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But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
13 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Apple first teased the earbuds in September with a clip featuring baseball player Shohei Ohtani.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
3 Feb. 2025
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Beyoncé had revealed that she was gong on tour earlier in the day, teasing her 313 million followers with a video of a sign hanging over a desert floor that repeatedly lit up with the words 'COWBOY CARTER TOUR' in big bright block letters.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ruby’s face hardened, her lips twisting into a sneer.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Donning false teeth and a homicidal sneer, Dafoe embodied pure evil in Lynch’s crazed road movie, starring opposite Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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All kidding aside, the Wild have surpassed the expectations of many, including The Athletic staff.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Justin Sherman: The TikTok Discourse Is Nonsense Anyone who perceives that the Chinese government can't pick a tech company in its borders and coerce it to support state efforts is kidding themselves.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As if to commemorate the moment, Melania released her official White House portrait on Monday, standing at the end of a table, hands braced on its surface, a knowing smirk on her face, staring straight into the camera.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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At the end of the clip, Kardashian finally stumbles upon Santa, and the camera turns around to reveal Culkin dressed as St. Nick, holding an old VHS camera and offering an unsettling smirk.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Returning for his third time as host, the New York native opened his nearly five-minute monologue by joking about his frequent losses at major award shows and his struggle with facial hair.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vance even joked about skipping Monday's inauguration to watch the Buckeyes take on Notre Dame in Atlanta.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Once again, a Canadian fan base broke out in boos during the U.S. national anthem amid the ongoing tariff dispute between the countries.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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While initially met with cheers, the young singer was soon drowned out by boos that echoed throughout the arena.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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