razzmatazz/ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/EtymologyUncertain; perhaps an extended form of razz(le-dazzle). Compare pizzazz. Earliest citation from 1888, as razz-ma-taz.nounAmbiguous or meaningless language.“He says he's late for the meeting because his daughter had an emergency at school, but I don't buy this razzmatazz.”Empty and tiresome speculation.“A few politicians are creating some razzmatazz about reinstating the draft.”Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.“Is he really the next big thing, or is all the media attention just a bunch of razzmatazz?”A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.“When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.”Energy, excitement, vigor.