User:Francis Burdett



Francis Burdett

Razzmatazz

English
{was wotd|2008|June|13}

Etymology
Origin uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razzle-dazzle.

Pronunciation

 * {rhymes|æz|lang=en}
 * {rhymes|æz|lang=en}

Noun

 * 1) Ambiguous or meaningless language.
 * He says he's late for the meeting because his daughter had an emergency at school, but I don't buy this razzmatazz.
 * 1) Empty and tiresome speculation.
 *  A few politicians are creating some razzmatazz about reinstating the draft.
 * 1) Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.
 * Is he really the next big thing, or is all the media attention just a bunch of razzmatazz?
 * 1)  A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks; drudgery.
 * When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.