razzmatazz

Plural: razzmatazzes

Noun

• any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
• Ambiguous or meaningless language.
• Empty and tiresome speculation.
• Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.
• A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.
• Energy, excitement, vigor.

Examples

• A few politicians are creating some razzmatazz about reinstating the draft.
• He says he's late for the meeting because his daughter had an emergency at school, but I don't buy this razzmatazz.
• Is he really the next big thing, or is all the media attention just a bunch of razzmatazz?
• When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.

Synonyms

razmataz, razzle, razzle-dazzle, claptrap, double-talk, drudgery