raspberry
Translation
raspberry, a rude noise of contempt
Examples
We picked fresh raspberries from the garden.
We picked fresh raspberries from the garden.
He blew a raspberry at the referee.
He blew a raspberry at the referee.
Grammar Patterns
a raspberry (fruit) We picked fresh raspberries from the garden.
to blow a raspberry ((at sb.)) (to make a rude noise) He blew a raspberry at the referee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (fruit) blackberry, loganberry
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but contains 'berry'. The sound sense is from Cockney rhyming slang 'raspberry tart' for 'fart'.
Memory Tips
Picture a red, bumpy berry. For the sound, think of the 'razzing' sound you make with your lips.