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Razzmatazz

//ˈɹæz.mə.tæz// noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    Ambiguous or meaningless language. uncountable, usually

    "He says he's late for the meeting because his daughter had an emergency at school, but I don't buy this razzmatazz."

  2. 2
    any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent wordnet
  3. 3
    Empty and tiresome speculation. uncountable, usually

    "A few politicians are creating some razzmatazz about reinstating the draft."

  4. 4
    Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse. informal, uncountable, usually

    "Is he really the next big thing, or is all the media attention just a bunch of razzmatazz?"

  5. 5
    A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks. rare, uncountable, usually

    "When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink."

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  1. 6
    Energy, excitement, vigor. obsolete, uncountable, usually

Etymology

Uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Compare pizzazz.

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