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razzle-dazzle
[raz-uhl-daz-uhl]
noun
showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect, often without concomitant substance or worth; flashy theatricality.
The razzle-dazzle of the essay's metaphors cannot disguise its shallowness of thought.
Chiefly Football., deceptive action typically consisting of a series of complex maneuvers, as a double reverse or hand-off, usually executed in a flashy manner.
a team relying more on power and speed than razzle-dazzle.
confusion, commotion, or riotous gaiety.
He thrived on the lights, the crowds, the razzle-dazzle of the Las Vegas Strip at night.
adjective
impressively opulent or decorative, especially in a new way; showy; flashy; eye-catching.
a shopping center lined with razzle-dazzle boutiques.
energetic, dynamic, or innovative.
razzle-dazzle technology; a razzle-dazzle sales pitch.
razzle-dazzle
/ ˈræzəlˈdæzəl, ˈræzməˈtæz /
noun
slang, noisy or showy fuss or activity
Word History and Origins
Origin of razzle-dazzle1
Word History and Origins
Origin of razzle-dazzle1
Example Sentences
The other park, not far up the coast, was as perky and clean-cut as a barbershop quartet, painted the colors of sand and sky, with shipshape and jaunty ocean-inspired adventures, and zippy, futuristic, razzle-dazzle rides.
The success of “Showman” notwithstanding, Jackman’s brand of stage-and-screen razzle-dazzle feels fairly rare in pop music these days among male performers.
But the Director’s Fortnight, an independent sidebar showcase where films outside of the Cannes competition premiere, offers a glimpse at worthy films that might not have the same razzle-dazzle as the festival proper.
And it’s not because he thinks he’s the funniest man to ever hold a microphone, though his shirtless razzle-dazzle and talent for hilarious, heartfelt storytelling has obviously created an empire.
It also affected her shows, which she kept simple with few theatrics and minimal razzle-dazzle.
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