razzmatazz

[ raz-muh-taz ]

noun

, Informal.

1. razzle-dazzle ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of razzmatazz¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; by alteration

Example Sentences

"There was a lot of razzmatazz," he adds.

From BBC

That may be partly because of the more challenging economic backdrop, but Starmer, formerly a human rights lawyer, lacks the razzmatazz of his predecessor.

From Seattle Times

That may be partly due to the more challenging economic backdrop, but Starmer, formerly a human rights lawyer, lacks the razzmatazz of his predecessor.

From Seattle Times

"I think the model has been the American St Patrick's Day celebrations, the American razzmatazz."

From BBC

The razzmatazz of Saudi boxing was on show, albeit still under the backdrop of critics claiming the Kingdom is using high-profile sporting events to 'sports wash' away its human rights records.

From BBC