razzle-dazzle

[ raz-uh l-daz-uh l ]

/ ˈræz əlˈdæz əl /

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noun Informal.

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.

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.

Words nearby razzle-dazzle

razz, razzberry, razzia, razzie, razzle, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, rb, rb-, rbc, rbe

Origin of razzle-dazzle

First recorded in 1890–95; rhyming compound based on dazzle

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Examples from the Web for razzle-dazzle

But he did speak to the issue of the razzle-dazzle camera moves, at least indirectly.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You knew this would be razzle-dazzle, filled with glitter and popping bottles and Jay-Z.
‘The Great Gatsby’ Debate: Is Baz Luhrmann’s Film Genius or Rubbish?|Marlow Stern, Isabel Wilkinson|May 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Yes, the razzle-dazzle of commercial news is more exciting and the social networking of Internet-based technologies is edgier.
Washington's Longest-Running Reality Show|Peter Osnos|March 31, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The razzle-dazzle of London doesn't appeal to a man much, when he's been on the bend in sea-ports.
Aliens|William McFee

Perhaps if I'd told her the truth instead of all that razzle-dazzle we might—but, confound it!
The Four Million|O. Henry
With a yellow ticket, again—but without any razzle-dazzle this time.
Police Your Planet|Lester del Rey
That sneak I gave the razzle-dazzle to yesterday is in this.
The Boy Scouts On The Range|Lieut. Howard Payson
He said that a razzle-dazzle was something like a merry-go-round, except that as it went round and round it also went up and down.
The Palm Tree Blessing|W. E. Shepard

British Dictionary definitions for razzle-dazzle

razzle-dazzle

razzmatazz (ˈræzməˈtæz)

/ (ˈræzəlˈdæzəl) /

noun

slang noisy or showy fuss or activity

Word Origin for razzle-dazzle

C19: rhyming compound based on dazzle

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razzle-dazzle

noun Informal.

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razzmatazz (ˈræzməˈtæz)

noun

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