词组 | raspberry |
释义 | raspberry Ⅰ noun 1 a disapproving fart-like noise. From out-of-date rhyming slang, 'raspberry tart' for FART UK, 1890. 2 a light grazing of the skin. Skateboarders' slang; from the appearance UK, 1998. 3 a sore or abcess on an intravenous drug user from repeated injections in the same spot US, 1973. 4 a male who trades sex for drugs US, 1995 Ⅱ ⇨ raspberry ripple; raspberry noun a disabled individual. Rhyming slang for 'cripple' UK, 1977 blow a raspberryTo make a sputtering noise by pressing the tongue and lips together. It can be used to express either real or faux contempt, mockery, or displeasure, or as a playful gesture. The term originated with rhyming slang, in which "raspberry tart" was used as a substitute for "fart." Jacqueline blew a raspberry at Dave after he made fun of her new haircut. Tara loves hearing her baby boy giggle when she blows raspberries on his tummy. give (one) the raspberryTo make a sputtering noise at one by pressing the tongue and lips together. It can be used to express either real or faux contempt, mockery, or displeasure. Jacqueline quickly gave Dave the raspberry after he made fun of her new haircut. give someone the raspberryInf. to make a rude noise with the lips at someone. The audience gave him the raspberry, which gave him some second thoughts about his choice of career. Even after his grandstand play, they gave him the raspberry. blow a raspberrymake a derisive or contemptuous sound with your lips.This expression is from rhyming slang, where raspberry tart means a fart. 1996 Observer It is unthinkable that, this close to a general election, the party is going to blow a raspberry at its leader. give someone the raspberry tv. to make a rude noise with the lips at someone. (see also Bronx cheer, raspberry.) The audience gave him the raspberry, which gave him some second thoughts about his choice of career. raspberry(ˈræzbɛri) n. the Bronx cheer. The entire audience gave the performer the raspberry. |
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