Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

razzle-dazzle

noun
/ˌræz.əlˈdæz.əl/
Definition
A showy or flashy display intended to impress or confuse.
Examples
  • The magician’s performance was full of razzle-dazzle, leaving the audience in awe.
  • In the fashion industry, razzle-dazzle is often used during runway shows to capture attention.
  • The festival featured a razzle-dazzle parade with colorful floats and lively music.
Meaning
Razzle-dazzle refers to a style or manner of presentation that is extravagant or designed to impress people, often through spectacle or complexity.
Synonyms
  • showiness
  • flamboyance
  • bravado
  • glitz
  • ostentation