Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

razzmatazz

noun
/ˈraz.mə.tæz/
Definition
A showy or elaborate activity designed to attract attention or impress others, often associated with entertainment or publicity.
Examples
  • There was a lot of razzmatazz at the opening night of the show, with colorful lights and loud music.
  • Despite the razzmatazz of the celebration, the cause behind it was serious and important.
  • The campaign included all the razzmatazz one would expect from a major motion picture launch.
Meaning
Razzmatazz refers to something that is flashy, extravagant, or full of doings that are intended to impress, often without real substance behind them.
Synonyms
  • showmanship
  • fanfare
  • flair
  • pomp
  • spectacle