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razzle-dazzle

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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.

[Reduplication of dazzle.]

razzle-dazzle adj.

razzle-dazzle or razzmatazz
Noun
Slang
1. noisy or showy fuss or activity
2. a spree or frolic [rhyming compound from dazzle]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.razzle-dazzle - any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
play - a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"

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Perhaps if I'd told her the truth instead of all that razzle-dazzle we might--but, confound it
 
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