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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The trio of vocalists razzle-dazzle like Tim Hardaway (who is namechecked in the song) in his Golden State Warriors prime, passing out rhymes on what plays out like a three-minute fast break.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
This was a week for razzle-dazzle in late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
But King felt the musical alone wouldn’t bring enough razzle-dazzle to sustain a season.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lead actress nominees Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Rose Byrne delivered plenty of razzle-dazzle in gowns that featured showstopping details like intricate beading, shiny silks, and dark florals.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
This was a week for razzle-dazzle in late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
But King felt the musical alone wouldn’t bring enough razzle-dazzle to sustain a season.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lead actress nominees Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Rose Byrne delivered plenty of razzle-dazzle in gowns that featured showstopping details like intricate beading, shiny silks, and dark florals.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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