razzmatazz
[raz-muh-taz]
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Origin of razzmatazz
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; by alteration
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Contemporary Examples
Were the reserved Brits ready for the razzmatazz and exposed flesh?
American politics with its razzmatazz and movie stars were an anathema.
Although 13th in line to the throne, Zara has had little to do with the razzmatazz of royalty and shuns publicity.
Word Origin and History for razzmatazz
n.
1894, perhaps a varied reduplication of jazz (n.). The word had early associations with that kind of music (later especially in contrast to swing).
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