Razzing (original) (raw)

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I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contemptplay

Synonyms:

bird; boo; Bronx cheer; hiss; hoot; raspberry; razz; razzing; snort

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("razzing" is a kind of...):

call; cry; outcry; shout; vociferation; yell (a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition)

Derivation:

razz (harass with persistent criticism or carping)

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