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razzmatazz.

Ambiguous or meaningless language.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/
  1. Ambiguous or meaningless language.

    uncountable · usually
    He says he's late for the meeting because his daughter had an emergency at school, but I don't buy this razzmatazz.
  2. Empty and tiresome speculation.

    uncountable · usually
    A few politicians are creating some razzmatazz about reinstating the draft.
  3. Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.

    informal · uncountable · usually
    Is he really the next big thing, or is all the media attention just a bunch of razzmatazz?
  4. A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.

    rare · uncountable · usually
    When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.
  5. Energy, excitement, vigor.

    obsolete · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Compare pizzazz. Earliest citation from 1888, as razz-ma-taz.

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