Blowing raspberries
/ˈbloʊɪŋ ˈræzˌbɛriz/
Blowing raspberries means making a playful, buzzing sound with the lips, typically to entertain children or express mock disapproval.
Examples
- The baby giggled when her uncle started blowing raspberries on her belly.
- Blowing raspberries is a classic trick to make toddlers laugh.
- They were caught blowing raspberries during the quiet part of the show.
- He responded to the absurd claim by blowing a raspberry loudly.
- She blew raspberries at the comedian's terrible joke, pretending to boo.
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