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adjective

Definition of razzingnext
as in joking
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing his little sister made razzing kissing noises whenever he was on the phone with his girlfriend

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razzing

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noun

as in ribbing

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razzing

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verb

present participle of razz
as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzing
  1. ribbing
  2. teasing
  3. sarcastic
  4. joking
Noun
  • The riffs and ribbing were still there, as were the parables about fame and celebrity as corruptive, murder-inspiring forces.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The wide hem is made with gorgeous ribbing that completes the look, and the sweater is even double discounted to just $37 for a limited time.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of ribbing
Verb
  • While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their jacket flaps include marketing copy designed to entice a browser to buy (and, ideally, read) them, teasing the details of their plot, their mood, or the flavor of their prose.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of teasing
Adjective
  • The comment quickly spread like wildfire online, causing much confusion about if his comment was sarcastic or a dig at the country crooner.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • While the main cast all reprised their roles, Rapp’s Leighton Murray, the ultra-wealthy, sarcastic sorority girl whose journey of self-discovery was central to the first two seasons, is bidding her farewell.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sarcastic
Verb
  • Hard to tell if Carrey was joking or not, given he is known for his comedy.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By emoting or joking online, Swifties are able to connect with one another and find a sense of closure for an event that has been uplifting for many of them.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of joking
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“Razzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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