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

Mixed in between was a razzle-dazzle fake punt from their own 19-yard line, as quarterback Sullivan Daron finished things with a 31-yard touchdown pass over the top of the Dragons’ secondary to freshman Jackson Rao. —Brian Fabry, Boston Herald, 4 Oct. 2025

The nothing-to-lose Saints called a razzle-dazzle gadget play. —Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

Much like his showman character, Domingo is sure the film, which also stars Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Katy O'Brian, Emilia Jones, and Michael Cera, will also razzle-dazzle audiences. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025

Turns out, the razzle-dazzle of the industry can blind just about anyone. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of dazzle

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for razzle-dazzle

• dazzle