bronx raspberry

  • 1Bronx cheer — [ˌbrɔŋks ˈtʃıə US ˌbra:ŋks ˈtʃır] n AmE a sound that you make by sticking out your tongue and blowing, often considered rude British Equivalent: raspberry …

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  • 2Bronx cheer — [ ,braŋks tʃır ] noun count AMERICAN INFORMAL a sound made to show that you do not like or approve of something, made by blowing hard with your tongue between your lips. British raspberry …

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  • 3Bronx cheer — Bronx′ cheer′ n. raspberry 4) • Etymology: 1925–30, amer …

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  • 4Bronx cheer — ☆ Bronx cheer n. Slang RASPBERRY (sense 3) …

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  • 5Bronx cheer — noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt • Syn: ↑boo, ↑hoot, ↑hiss, ↑raspberry, ↑razzing, ↑razz, ↑snort, ↑bird • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 6raspberry — /raz ber ee, beuh ree, rahz /, n., pl. raspberries. 1. the fruit of any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Rubus, of the rose family, consisting of small and juicy red, black, or pale yellow drupelets forming a detachable cap about a convex …

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  • 7raspberry — 1. noun /ˈrɑːzbri,ˈræzˌbɛri/ a) The plant Rubus idaeus. b) The juicy, dark red (when ripe) composite fruit of this plant. Syn: hindberry 2. adjective /ˈrɑːzbri,ˈræzˌbɛri/ a) Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries. She wore a …

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  • 8raspberry — [“raezberi] n. the Bronx cheer. □ he entire audience gave the performer the raspberry. □ The performer gave them a raspberry right back …

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  • 9Bronx cheer — [“brarjks “tJir] n. a rude noise made with the lips; a raspberry. □ The little air compressor in the corner of the parking lot made a noise like a Bronx cheer. □ He got only a Bronx cheer for his efforts …

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  • 10Bronx cheer — noun A razzing noise made with the lips and tongue; a raspberry. Syn: raspberry …

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