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
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
From classic options like watermelon and strawberry to more unique choices like blue razz and mango, URB has something for everyone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
Cliff Brunt, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
Expect to hear plenty of Bronx cheers—otherwise known as razzing.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The dwarves get the closest, in scenes where Owain Arthur’s Prince Durin razzes Robert Aramayo’s suitably Niles-esque Elrond (sorry for all the Frasier references) — but the dialogue veers florid and leaden.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
From classic options like watermelon and strawberry to more unique choices like blue razz and mango, URB has something for everyone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
Verb
Gilgeous-Alexander said the smile was a response to fans who were razzing him.
—Cliff Brunt, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
Expect to hear plenty of Bronx cheers—otherwise known as razzing.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razz
Noun
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The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other locations previously teased by Netflix include Little Garden, Whiskey Peak, Reverse Mountain, and Loguetown.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The New Jersey native also teased some new music on the way after some prying from Hudson.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anderson plunges the audience into the rebels’ point of view, immersing us in the recalcitrant pride and swagger of Perfidia Beverly Hills, a revolutionary leader played by Teyana Taylor with a hypnotic sneer of defiance.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Okay, kidding about that last part.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That comment and a smirk from Holly pushed her over the edge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Hedda battles with herself, there’s a rage simmering underneath every smirk and every one of her bleak and destructive actions.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since posting, Astra’s story has attracted thousands of amused comments, with many followers joking about the dramatic difference between the two breeds.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The victim told police that Ising had constantly harassed him at work for two years, sitting next to him during meals and joking about his inability to eat many foods because of his medical condition.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The boos were long gone when Napier stood in the tunnel three-quarters of an hour later to finish up a chat with a recruit.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The frequently cheering crowd also wasn't afraid to turn on one of their own speakers briefly with boos.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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