razzle-dazzle

[ raz-uhl-daz-uhl ]

/ 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: 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.

Origin of razzle-dazzle

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

Words nearby razzle-dazzle

razz, razzberry, razzia, Razzie, razzle, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, Rb, R-banding stain, RBBB, RBC

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Example sentences 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

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

单词	razzle-dazzle
释义	razzle-dazzle [ raz-uhl-daz-uhl ] / ˈræz əlˈdæz əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR razzle-dazzle ON THESAURUS.COM 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: 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. Origin of razzle-dazzle First recorded in 1890–95; rhyming compound based on dazzle Words nearby razzle-dazzle razz, razzberry, razzia, Razzie, razzle, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, Rb, R-banding stain, RBBB, RBC Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences 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 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 Words related to razzle-dazzle sensational, breathtaking, wondrous, thrilling, splendid, remarkable, striking, astounding, fantastic, magnificent, dazzling, amazing, astonishing, marvelous, stunning, dramatic, miraculous, fabulous, grand, eye-catching
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razzle-dazzle

noun Informal.

adjective

Origin of razzle-dazzle

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Example sentences from the Web for razzle-dazzle

British Dictionary definitions for razzle-dazzle

razzmatazz (ˈræzməˈtæz)

noun

Word Origin for razzle-dazzle

Words related to razzle-dazzle