Crossword clues for razzmatazz
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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).
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) A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks; drudgery.
WordNet
n. any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent [syn: razzle-dazzle, razzle, razmataz]
Wikipedia
Razzmatazz or Razzamatazz may refer to:
- "Razzmatazz" (song), by Pulp
- "Razzamatazz", a song from the Quincy Jones album The Dude
- Razzmatazz (TV series), an Indian dance reality show
- Razzamatazz, a UK-based mid-1980s children's show
- Razzmatazz (US TV series), a 1970s/1980s young-teenagers' show hosted by Brian Tochi
- Razzmatazz, a Crayola crayon color, a shade of rose, or crimson
- A raspberry-flavored liqueur made by DeKuyper
- A berry-flavored smoothie made by Jamba Juice
- MV Razzmatazz, a 1960 built cruise ship
- Razmataz, an album by Paolo Conte
"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 'n' Hers.
All the tracks on the single were re-released within eight months by Island Records on their Intro – The Gift Recordings compilation.
Razzmatazz is an Indian dance reality show and competition that was broadcast on Zee TV channel all over the world. The series premiered in 2001, and aired every Sunday at 10pm IST. It has a similar premise to the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa series of singing competitions, with nationwide auditions leading to the discovery of the next big star. The show was hosted by popular Bollywood comedian Arshad Warsi & television actress Shweta Menon. A mixture of contestants are chosen for the show, ranging from unknown street dancers to winners of national championships. All contestants have to work their way through a rigorous audition process, and, over the course of the show, are assigned different dance styles and partners each week to test their versatility.
Razzmatazz was a News and Entertainment program aimed primarily for teen and young adult audiences. Airing in the U.S. on the CBS television network, it starred entertainment personality Brian Tochi, who replaced the show's original host, Barry Bostwick, after the first season. The show ran from 1977 to 1982.
The show was produced by Don Hewitt and had the same production team as CBS's prime news show, 60 Minutes.
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.