Razzed

To mock, tease, or make fun of someone, often in a playful or slightly aggressive manner. The act of razzing usually involves lighthearted insults, jokes, or jibes, intended to elicit a reaction, often amusement, from the subject. While generally harmless, razzing can sometimes cross the line into bullying if the intent or impact becomes malicious or hurtful. It's a form of social interaction, used to build camaraderie or test social boundaries, but ultimately can be viewed as a form of 'jocular derision'. The extent of a razzing also changes depending on the context or the subject.

Razzed meaning with examples

• During the football game, the opposing team's fans razzed our quarterback relentlessly, yelling about his missed throws and outdated helmet. They were relentless! It was classic, good natured rival fun, and the team laughed it off after winning in the end. The razzing, though, seemed to make him play better, weirdly.
• At the office, Sarah's coworkers razzed her about her unusual coffee order every morning. She orders 3 shots of espresso, topped with oat milk, and has done this for over a year. While she loves it, they loved to playfully tease and poke fun with witty remarks about her caffeine habits. Eventually, she even embraced the razzing and began using it to start conversations!
• The older brothers enjoyed razzing their little sister about her crush on the boy next door. They made jokes about the time she tripped in front of him, and even sang about her feelings. The razzing was playful and meant to annoy her, but she knew they were only trying to act like a friendly menace to see how she reacted.
• The comedian spent a significant portion of his stand-up routine razzing the audience members, making lighthearted jokes about their clothing and professions. He had a soft, calming voice but would use it to zing a joke to one person. The crowd loved it, because the jokes were lighthearted and delivered with charm rather than malice.
• After missing the free throw, his teammates razzed him with good-natured comments, saying, "You choked!" and "Guess you don't practice enough!" Despite the initial disappointment, he knew it was all in good fun and laughed along with them. He was never serious, and that was why he enjoyed being razzed.