Definition of "razzmatazz"

razzmatazz

/ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/

noun
usually uncountable, plural razzmatazzes
1. Ambiguous or meaningless language.
2. Empty and tiresome speculation.
3. (informal) Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse.
  Quotations
  But plans to build a stage over water at the Bellagio hotel fountains had to be abandoned, along with the traditional 'war rooms', where team officials discuss their strategy throughout.While the unique circumstances meant the draft lacked its usual razzmatazz, it more than made up for it by offering fans a rare glimpse into the homes and lives of some of the game's biggest names.
  2020 April 24, “NFL draft 2020: Joe Burrow first pick for Cincinnati Bengals”, in BBC Sport‎
4. (rare) A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks.
5. (obsolete, in the original sense) Energy, excitement, vigor.