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
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Philly tried some razzle-dazzle, but that was sniffed out by Frankie Luvu, who dropped Jalen Hurts for a big loss.
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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
The live jump into the Stade de France was unremarkable for an event that had performers dropping from great heights all evening, and the prerecorded leap out of an airplane into Los Angeles didn’t quite have the razzle-dazzle of what he’s done in movies like Mission: Impossible — Fallout.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
Everyone’s version of razzle-dazzle varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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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
The live jump into the Stade de France was unremarkable for an event that had performers dropping from great heights all evening, and the prerecorded leap out of an airplane into Los Angeles didn’t quite have the razzle-dazzle of what he’s done in movies like Mission: Impossible — Fallout.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
Everyone’s version of razzle-dazzle varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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