English Explanatory Dictionary

razzmatazz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ambiguous or meaningless language.
  2. Empty and tiresome speculation.
  3. Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.
  4. A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.
  5. Energy, excitement, vigor.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/ en-au-razzmatazz.ogg

Word forms

razzmatazz razzmatazzes razmataz razzamatazz

Etymology

Uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Compare pizzazz. Earliest citation from 1888, as razz-ma-taz.

Synonyms

claptrap double-talk razzle-dazzle drudgery
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