razzing

This term is highly informal and carries a connotation of camaraderie and social bonding. It describes a specific type of teasing that is intended to be playful rather than malicious, often occurring within tight-knit groups like sports teams, military units, or close-knit workplaces. While the intent is friendly, the tone is typically sarcastic or mocking.

As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the activity of teasing. Because it refers to a general activity or a collective behavior, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not typically take a plural form.