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Gaudy display
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razzmatazz
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 ambiguous or meaningless language. 2 Empty and tiresome speculation. 3 (context informal English) Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse. 4 (context rare English) ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1894, perhaps a varied reduplication of jazz (n.). The word had early associations with that kind of music (later especially in contrast to swing).
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
" Razzmatazz " is a song by the British rock group Pulp . It was their final single for Gift Records and received much critical acclaim. It was released independently of an album, although it appeared as a bonus track at the end of the US version of His ...
Usage examples of razzmatazz.
If it was not some slot machine it was the next-size dispenser or a jumbo-size razzmatazz hi-fi stereo speaker.
From its inception, the space program often seems to have been equal parts Barnum razzmatazz and Me Decade opportunism.
The monotony of the road was a welcome comedown from the emotional razzmatazz of our tiny lives in Santa Monica.
The old-time route, exactly, even the old places, back when we were playing razzmatazz and feeling our way.
They were gallant old boats, Harry has to admit to himself, all that stretched tin and aerodynamical razzmatazz, headed down Main Street straight for a harvest moon with the old accelerator floored.