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gibe vs razz

razz vs gibe

gibe and razz both are nouns.

gibe and razz both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibe Yes No Yes No
razz Yes No Yes No
As verbs, razz is a hypernym of gibe; that is, razz is a word with a broader meaning than gibe:
  • gibe: laugh at with contempt and derision
  • razz: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hypernyms of gibe include bait, cod, rag, rally, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit.
gibe (noun) razz (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
gibe (verb) razz (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision harass with persistent criticism or carping
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between gibe and razz

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