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
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander said the smile was a response to fans who were razzing him.
—Cliff Brunt, Baltimore Sun, 19 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.
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Players would congregate 20-deep around the goal, razzing and cheering various shots.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for razz
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
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The page gave a deep snort, hocking a chartreuse wad against the root of the nightingale’s birch.—
Verb
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In August 2025, the company announced plans to enter the automotive sector and teased two concept cars that drew heavy comparisons to the Bugatti Chiron and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
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Also at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Cyrus teased a potential return to the beloved, wig-wearing character.—
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McDonald’s is spreading a little festive sneer this holiday season with the release of a brand-new menu inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.—
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Burnett tried several versions in a row: first deadpan, then with a sneer of sarcasm, pursing her lips in judgment.—
Verb
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
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Literally toxic lesbians — kidding.—
Noun
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In the video, Castela sings these words with a knowing smirk.—
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Cohen, meanwhile, couldn’t remove a satisfied smirk from his face.—
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
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Roberts joked, motioning for the entire auditorium at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to stand for her.—
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Peek-a-boo bras that perk out of tops were all over last year’s red carpets.—
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Even if your boo won’t express it eloquently enough, know that these bestsellers will leave him grateful.—
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“Razz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razz. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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