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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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
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
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
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
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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