# razzmatazz

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/

## Definitions
1. Ambiguous or meaningless language.
2. Empty and tiresome speculation.
3. Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.
4. A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.
5. Energy, excitement, vigor.

## Etymology
Uncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Compare pizzazz. Earliest citation from 1888, as razz-ma-taz.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/razzmatazz