Blowing a raspberry facts for kids

Blowing a raspberry, also called blowing raspberries or making a Bronx cheer, is a funny, rude noise. People make this sound to show they are making fun of someone or showing they don't like something. You make the sound by sticking your tongue between your lips and blowing air, which makes a noise a bit like flatulence.

What is a Raspberry?

A raspberry is a playful, sometimes rude, sound. It's made by pressing your tongue between your lips and blowing air out. This makes a vibrating, buzzing sound. It's often used to show disapproval or to tease someone in a lighthearted way.

The Bronx Cheer: A Sarcastic Sound

The term "Bronx Cheer" is used in a sarcastic way. It's not a real cheer that shows support. Instead, it's a sound used to show strong disapproval or disrespect. This term comes from the Bronx, a part of New York. Spectators at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx would often make this sound to show they were unhappy with a player or a call.

How the Sound is Made

When you blow a raspberry, you are making a special kind of sound. Scientists who study sounds, called phoneticians, describe it as a "linguolabial trill." This just means your tongue (lingua) touches your lips (labial) and vibrates (trill) as you blow air. It's a unique way to make a sound using your mouth!

Related Topics

• Golden Raspberry Awards: These awards are named after the "blowing a raspberry" sound. They are given to the worst movies and performances of the year, as a way to make fun of them.
• Flatulence humor: This type of humor often involves sounds similar to a raspberry.
• The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town: This is a funny sketch from a famous British comedy show.

See also

In Spanish: Pedorreta para niños