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razzle

British  
/ ˈræzəl /

noun

  1. informal out enjoying oneself or celebrating, esp while drinking freely

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of razzle

C20: from razzle-dazzle

Example Sentences

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Perhaps Steyer will display the policy chops or the razzle and dazzle they all lacked.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 23, 2025

Even Starmer's most loyal lieutenants acknowledge privately that he is unlikely to be a politician with razzle and dazzle.

From BBC May 11, 2024

That’s because, despite the razzle dazzle, UW also sprinkled in uncharacteristic errors.

From Seattle Times Sep. 9, 2023

The Oscars instead doubled down on razzle dazzle, and the movies as an escape.

From Washington Times Mar. 28, 2022

It was poker dice now, having begun as razzle dazzle.

From Wolf Breed by Gregory, Jackson

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