Razzle-dazzle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl/ raz·zle-daz·zle

Meaning & Definition of Razzle-dazzle

Razzle-dazzle (noun)

  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) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excessively showy

    "the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement"

    similar: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, splashy, swank
    related: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy
    near: appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Razzle-dazzle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in spectacle, pageantry

    similar: dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzmatazz, spectacle, flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank, pretense, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming, extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness, luridness, meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity
    opposite: conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism, austerity, plainness, severity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Razzle-dazzle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Razzle-dazzle:

flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, splashy, swank, dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzmatazz, spectacle, flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, pretense, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Razzle-dazzle

Words with the opposite meaning of Razzle-dazzle:

conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy, conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism, austerity, plainness, severity

Related Words for Razzle-dazzle

excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar

Near Antonyms of Razzle-dazzle

appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Word Forms of Razzle-dazzle

Derived words: razzle-dazzle (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Razzle-dazzle

reduplication of dazzle

First known use: 1885

Frequently Asked Questions about Razzle-dazzle

What does "Razzle-dazzle" mean?

"Razzle-dazzle" means a state of confusion or hilarity. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a state of confusion or hilarity. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Razzle-dazzle"?

Other words for "Razzle-dazzle" include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud and noisy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Razzle-dazzle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Razzle-dazzle"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Razzle-dazzle". Common alternatives include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious and splashy.

What is the opposite of "Razzle-dazzle"?

Antonyms of "Razzle-dazzle" include conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy, conservativeness, moderation and modesty. Near antonyms include appropriate, fitting, proper and inconspicuous.

How do you use "Razzle-dazzle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Razzle-dazzle" in a sentence: "the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement".

Is "Razzle-dazzle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Razzle-dazzle" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Razzle-dazzle"?

"Razzle-dazzle" is pronounced /ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl/ and divided into syllables as raz·zle-daz·zle.

What is the origin of the word "Razzle-dazzle"?

"Razzle-dazzle" comes from reduplication of dazzle. First known use: 1885.