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scoff vs razz

razz vs scoff

scoff and razz both are nouns.

scoff and razz both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scoff Yes No Yes No
razz Yes No Yes No
As verbs, razz is a hypernym of scoff; that is, razz is a word with a broader meaning than scoff:
  • scoff: laugh at with contempt and derision
  • razz: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Other hypernyms of scoff include bait, cod, rag, rally, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit.
scoff (noun) razz (noun)
showing your contempt by derision a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
scoff (verb) razz (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision harass with persistent criticism or carping
treat with contemptuous disregard
Difference between scoff and razz

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