Razzed: meaning, definitions and examples
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razzed
[ rรฆzd ]
teasing expression
To razz someone means to tease or make fun of them in a light-hearted manner. This expression often implies a playful or affectionate form of banter rather than malicious intent.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The friends razzed each other about their weekend plans.
- She was razzed by her colleagues for her unusual fashion choices.
- He likes to razz his brother about his bad taste in movies.
Translations
Translations of the word "razzed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zombar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคนเคฐเคฃ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verspotten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyindir
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐะทะฝะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ drwiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท taquiner
๐ช๐ธ bromear
๐น๐ท alay etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฎุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกprรฝmaลit
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpรกsovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกaliti
๐ฎ๐ธ gagga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลaka etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ bromear
Etymology
The term 'razz' has its roots in the early 20th century, appearing in American slang. It is thought to derive from the British slang 'razz' or 'razzmatazz', which refers to a noisy or elaborate activity designed to impress or deceive. The playful usage of 'razz' evolved to imply light-hearted teasing and mockery. Over the decades, 'razzing' has been associated with friendly banter among peers, particularly in informal settings such as schools and workplaces. Its usage has remained popular, especially in American vernacular, reflecting a cultural affinity for humor and camaraderie through teasing.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,897, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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