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- [raz-uh l-daz-uh l]
- /ˈræz.l̩ ˈdæz əl/
- /ˈræz.l̩ ˈdæz.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [raz-uh l-daz-uh l]
- /ˈræz.l̩ ˈdæz əl/
Definitions of razzle-dazzle word
- noun razzle-dazzle 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. 1
- noun razzle-dazzle 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. 1
- noun razzle-dazzle confusion, commotion, or riotous gaiety. 1
- adjective razzle-dazzle impressively opulent or decorative, especially in a new way; showy; flashy; eye-catching: a shopping center lined with razzle-dazzle boutiques. 1
- adjective razzle-dazzle energetic, dynamic, or innovative: razzle-dazzle technology; a razzle-dazzle sales pitch. 1
- adjective razzle-dazzle showy, fancy 1
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Origin of razzle-dazzle
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; rhyming compound based on dazzle
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Parts of speech for Razzle-dazzle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
razzle-dazzle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
noun razzle-dazzle
- bait and switch — Bait and switch is used to refer to a sales technique in which goods are advertised at low prices in order to attract customers, although only a small number of the low-priced goods are available.
- bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
- chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps
- dupery — an act, practice, or instance of duping.
verb razzle-dazzle
- blinded — unable to see; lacking the sense of sight; sightless: a blind man.
- blinding — A blinding light is extremely bright.
- dazzle — If someone or something dazzles you, you are extremely impressed by their skill, qualities, or beauty.
- glitz — ostentatious glitter or sophistication: a cocktail lounge noted for its glitz.
- overawe — to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.
adj razzle-dazzle
adjective razzle-dazzle
- neon — Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
Antonyms for razzle-dazzle
noun razzle-dazzle
- drab — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
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