razzle dazzle
əlˈdæz noun Informal.
1.
showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect, often without concomitant substance or worth; flashy theatricality: The razzle-dazzle of the essay's metaphors cannot disguise its shallowness of thought.
2.
Chiefly Football. deceptive action typically consisting of a series of complex maneuvers, as a double reverse or hand-off, usually executed in a flashy manner: a team relying more on power and speed than razzle-dazzle.
3.
confusion, commotion, or riotous gaiety.
adjective
4.
impressively opulent or decorative, especially in a new way; showy; flashy; eye-catching: a shopping center lined with razzle-dazzle boutiques.
5.
energetic, dynamic, or innovative: razzle-dazzle technology; a razzle-dazzle sales pitch.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| slang noisy or showy fuss or activity | |
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| razzmatazz or razzmatazz | |
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razzle-dazzle definition[ˈræzlæˈdæzlæ]
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