blow a strawberry



blow a strawberry

To 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 toward babies or young children, who may repeat it. It is more often called a "raspberry." Jacqueline quickly blew a strawberry at Dave after he made fun of her new haircut. Tara loves hearing her baby boy giggle when she blows strawberries on his tummy.
See also: blow, strawberry

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rupertoroo-PER-toSpanish
ZÜBeyde-Turkish
Georgios-Greek, Ancient Greek
Wystan-English (Rare)
Kunzang-Tibetan, Bhutanese
French[frentʃ]