Raspberry
Meaning: Fart; also a rude noise.
Raspberry tart rhymes with fart. 'Blow a raspberry' (making a rude noise with tongue and lips) comes from this rhyme. The phrase is now universal.
Examples
- He blew a raspberry at me. 他对我吹了个嘘声Me hizo una pedorreta彼は私にブーッと音を出した그가 나한테 입으로 뿌지직 소리를 냈어.
- That curry gave me raspberries. 那咖喱让我放屁了Ese curry me dio gasesあのカレーでおならが出た그 카레 먹고 방귀가 나왔어.
- Who did that raspberry? 谁放屁了?¿Quién se ha tirado un pedo?誰がおならした?누가 방귀 뀌었어?
Pronunciation
/ˈrɑːzbəri/
Usage Guide
Context: rudeness, bodily functions, children
Tone: crude but playful
✓ Do Say
- Raspberry放屁;也指嘲弄的声音Pedo; también un ruido groseroおなら、ブーイング방귀; 또는 조롱하는 소리
- Blow a raspberry吹嘘声Hacer una pedorretaブーッと音を出す입으로 뿌 소리를 내다
Common Mistakes
- 'Blow a raspberry' is now universal
- Many don't know the rhyming slang origin
Origin & History
Raspberry tart rhymes with fart. 'Blowing a raspberry' (the rude noise made by sticking out the tongue and blowing) became a common phrase, its rhyming slang origin often forgotten.
Etymology: Raspberry tart rhymes with fart
First recorded: 19th century
Cultural Context
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Children's culture; Comedy
Regional notes: Now internationally known.
Variations
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