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razz vs jolly

jolly vs razz

razz and jolly both are nouns.

razz is not an adjective while jolly is an adjective.

razz and jolly both are verbs.

razz is not an adverb while jolly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
razz Yes No Yes No
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, jolly is a hyponym of razz; that is, jolly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than razz:
  • razz: harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • jolly: be silly or tease one another
Other hyponyms of razz include barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff, banter, chaff, josh, kid.
razz (noun) jolly (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
a happy party
razz (adjective) jolly (adjective)
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
razz (verb) jolly (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping be silly or tease one another
razz (adverb) jolly (adverb)
to certain extent or degree
Difference between razz and jolly

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