razzle-dazzle

noun

raz·​zle-daz·​zle ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl 

1

: a state of confusion or hilarity

2

: a complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent

3

: a confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display

razzle-dazzle adjective

Examples of razzle-dazzle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gerry and special teams held off the man-advantage barrage for the next couple minutes, before a power play eventually set up Lee for a razzle-dazzle finish in front for the 4-1 lead with 2:12 left. —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025

Social Media: The Ultimate Hype Machine As if online trading wasn’t enough, social media came in to add some razzle-dazzle. —Trent Hoerr, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Philly tried some razzle-dazzle, but that was sniffed out by Frankie Luvu, who dropped Jalen Hurts for a big loss. —Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

That night, Beth asked Travis to bring his razzle-dazzle to the Yellowstone for its auction — for no commission. —Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of dazzle

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1