General
razz my berries
What does razz my berries mean?
Used to express enthusiastic approval of something.
"The way she dances really razzes my berries."
Origin
Lighthearted 1950s American teen slang, part of a wave of playful, food-flavored expressions popular in the soda-fountain era. 'Razz' carried a sense of stirring up, and 'berries' echoed the older 1920s slang where 'the berries' meant something excellent.
Frequently asked questions
What does razz my berries mean?
It means to excite, thrill, or impress someone — if something razzes your berries, it really delights you.
Where did razz my berries come from?
It's playful 1950s American teen slang, drawing on 'razz' (to stir up) and the 1920s sense of 'the berries' meaning something excellent.
Can razz my berries be sarcastic?
Yes, teens used it sarcastically too, dryly claiming a boring thing 'razzed their berries.'
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