"razzmatazz" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/ Audio: en-au-razzmatazz.ogg [Australia] Forms: razzmatazzes [plural]
Rhymes: -æz Etymology: Uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain, {{m|en|razzle-dazzle|razz(le-dazzle)}} razz(le-dazzle) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} razzmatazz (usually uncountable, plural razzmatazzes)
  1. Ambiguous or meaningless language. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: claptrap, double-talk
    Sense id: en-razzmatazz-en-noun-QBdp0ooZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 16 11 11 15
  2. Empty and tiresome speculation. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-razzmatazz-en-noun-nWkZzHE7
  3. (informal) Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse. Tags: informal, uncountable, usually Synonyms: razzle-dazzle
    Sense id: en-razzmatazz-en-noun-ALK3WLIa
  4. (rare) A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks. Tags: rare, uncountable, usually Synonyms: drudgery
    Sense id: en-razzmatazz-en-noun-CWMEvEfu
  5. (obsolete, in the original sense) Energy, excitement, vigor. Tags: obsolete, uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-razzmatazz-en-noun-EjcJJi0E
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: razmataz, razzamatazz

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