blow a raspberry

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An informal phrase for making a rude or playful buzzing sound with the lips and tongue to mock, tease, or show dislike.

Examples

  • He made everyone laugh by blowing a raspberry.
  • The toddler blew a raspberry at his brother.
  • Fans blew raspberries after the bad call.
  • She blew a raspberry when the plan was rejected.
  • The comedian blew a raspberry to mock the villain.

Similar words

boo
mock
jeer
make a rude noise
make a farting sound
make a Bronx cheer
make a razzing sound

Meanings

Make a rude buzzing sound

everyday
informal
To make a rude or playful buzzing sound with the lips and tongue, often to show dislike, mockery, or childish defiance.

Examples

  • The toddler blew a raspberry at his brother.
  • She blew a raspberry when the plan was rejected.
  • The comedian blew a raspberry to mock the villain.
  • It is rude to blow a raspberry during a serious speech.
  • He made everyone laugh by blowing a raspberry.
  • The child blew a raspberry instead of answering.
  • Fans blew raspberries after the bad call.

Similar words

Etymology

The phrase uses raspberry for the sound made by vibrating the lips and tongue. In British rhyming slang, raspberry tart rhymed with fart, which helped link raspberry with a rude noise.

FAQ

What does blow a raspberry mean?

It means to make a rude or playful buzzing sound with the lips and tongue.

Is it blow raspberry or blow a raspberry?

The standard phrase is blow a raspberry, with the article a.

Is blowing a raspberry rude?

It can be rude, especially in serious situations, but it can also be playful among children or friends.

What is the past tense of blow a raspberry?

The past tense is blew a raspberry.

Does blow a raspberry refer to fruit?

No. Raspberry names the rude buzzing sound, not the berry itself.

What is another name for blowing a raspberry?

Another term is a Bronx cheer. You can also say make a rude noise or make a razzing sound.

How do you use blow a raspberry in a sentence?

For example: The toddler blew a raspberry at his brother.

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