词汇 | blow a raspberry |
释义 | Idiom blow a raspberry British & Australian, informal, American, informal to make a rude noise by putting your tongue between your lips and blowing.A boy of no more than six appeared, blew a raspberry at me and then ran away. (often + at)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. 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. |
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