razz·ma·tazz

(răz′mə-tăz′)

n. Slang

1. Excited action or impressive display: "away from the razzmatazz of college and frat parties" (Betsey Carter).

2. Evasive or misleading language; double talk: "prodded his recruits with pep talks and office contests to sell stocks with razzmatazz" (Ron Chernow).

[Perhaps alteration of razzle-dazzle.]

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razzmatazz

(ˈræzməˈtæz) or

razmataz

;

razzamatazz

(ˌræzəməˈtæz)

another name for razzle-dazzle

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raz′zle-daz′zle

(ˈræz əl)

n.

1. showy or virtuosic technique or effect.

2. confusion, commotion, or riotous gaiety.

adj.

3. marked by razzle-dazzle.

[1890–95; rhyming compound based on dazzle]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

razzmatazz - any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent

razmataz, razzle, razzle-dazzle

play - a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"

Translations

pubblicit... aggressiva

razzmatazz

[ˌræzməˈtæz] N → bombo m publicitario

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razzmatazz

[ˌræzməˈtæz] razzamatazz (mainly British) n → tralala m

razzmatazz

[ˈræzməˈtæz] n (fam) → clamore m