razzle-dazzle

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raz·zle-daz·zle (r

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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 [ˈræz^əlˈdæz^əl], razzmatazz [ˈræzməˈtæz]

Slang noisy or showy fuss or activity

[rhyming compound based on dazzle]

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Noun

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"

Translations

razzle-dazzle [ˌræz^əlˈdæz^əl] n → tralala m

razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz

n (esp Brit inf) → Rummel m, → Trubel m

razzle-dazzle [ˈræzlˈdæzl] n (Brit) (fam) → brio
to be/go on the razzle(-dazzle) → fare/andare a fare baldoria

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