razzle-dazzle

raz·zle-daz·zle  (rzl-dzl)

n. Informal

1. Dazzling excitement.

2. Elaborate action or maneuvers designed to deceive an opponent, as in a sports contest.

3. Extravagant or showy display, as of technique: a lecture that was more razzle-dazzle than substance.

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[Reduplication of dazzle.]

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razzle-dazzle adj.

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razzle-dazzle or razzmatazz

Noun

Slang

1. noisy or showy fuss or activity

2. a spree or frolic [rhyming compound from dazzle]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

razzle-dazzle - any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent razmataz, razzle, razzmatazz play - a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"