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razzmatazz

[raz-muh-taz]

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noun Informal.

razzle-dazzle(def 1).

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Origin of razzmatazz

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; by alteration

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for razzmatazz

Contemporary Examples of razzmatazz

Were the reserved Brits ready for the razzmatazz and exposed flesh?
I Got Kicked Out Of The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nico Hines
December 3, 2014
American politics with its razzmatazz and movie stars were an anathema.
The Ugly Truth About Ugly Politicians
Tim Teeman
July 26, 2014
Although 13th in line to the throne, Zara has had little to do with the razzmatazz of royalty and shuns publicity.
The Other Royal Wedding
William Underhill
July 29, 2011

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).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper