raz·zle-daz·zle

raz·zle-daz·zle
/ˌræzəlˈdæzəl/ noun [noncount]
1 : noisy and exciting activity meant to attract attention

The kids enjoyed the razzle-dazzle of the circus.

2 American football : an action, movement, etc., that is done to confuse an opponent

The team used a little razzle-dazzle to score the winning touchdown.

razzle-dazzle adj, always used before a noun

a razzle-dazzle dance routine

some razzle-dazzle piano work


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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