razzle-dazzle

• Nom désignant un spectacle ou une action complexe et éblouissante destinée à impressionner, dérouter ou tromper un adversaire, souvent dans un contexte sportif ou de divertissement.

A noun referring to any exciting and complex play or activity intended to confuse or dazzle an opponent, often used in sports or entertainment contexts.

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1. Confusing or flashy playC1informalamericansport

   A series of exciting, complex, or flashy actions intended to confuse or overwhelm an opponent, especially in sports.

   jeu clinquant et déroutant

   • The team used a razzle-dazzle play to score the winning touchdown.
   • His razzle-dazzle on the basketball court left the defenders guessing.
   • The coach designed a razzle-dazzle formation to break through the defense.

   Synonymesdeceptionrazzmatazzsleight of handtrickery

2. Showy activity or displayC1informalamerican

   A flashy, noisy, or confusing display intended to impress or distract.

   Spectacle tapageur

   • The carnival was full of razzle-dazzle with bright lights and loud music.
   • The politician's speech was all razzle-dazzle with no real substance.
   • The movie relied on razzle-dazzle special effects rather than a good story.

   Synonymesfanfareflashinessglitzhooplaostentationpageantrypizzazzshowinessspectacle