Meaning & use
Razzing
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Teasing or mocking someone in a good-natured or playful way.
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His teammates gave him a good razzing after he tripped over his own shoelaces.
The crowd started razzing the umpire over the missed call.
A note on using this word
"Razzing" likely derives from "razzberry," itself a playful alteration of "raspberry," the rude sound made by blowing through pursed lips.
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teasingribbing
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Playful teasing or mockery.
He took the razzing in stride and laughed along with everyone else.
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