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Razz (Verb)

Meaning

Harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The opponents razzed the home team with chants and jeers throughout the game.
  • Her coworkers razzed her about her cooking skills after the potluck dinner disaster.
  • The class razzed the student for accidentally turning in a test with a silly answer.
  • His siblings razzed him mercilessly about his outdated haircut.
  • The rival gang razzed them with intimidating messages on social media.

Synonyms

  • Rally
  • Cod
  • Rag
  • Bait
  • Tease
  • Twit
  • Taunt
  • Tantalise
  • Tantalize
  • Ride

Hypernyms

  • Mock

Hyponyms

  • Barrack
  • Josh
  • Banter
  • Flout
  • Gibe
  • Jeer
  • Kid
  • Jolly

Related Words

  • Razzing (noun)
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