verb
razzle
Razzle (verb) means to dazzle or confuse someone, often through showy or flashy display. Example: “The magician tried to razzle the crowd with rapid sleight of hand.”
verb
1
To dazzle or confuse someone, often through showy or flashy display.
"The magician tried to razzle the crowd with rapid sleight of hand."
How to use razzle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo impress or bewilder someone with flashy showmanship, as in the phrase "razzle-dazzle."
Common pairings
razzle-dazzle
on the razzle
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- razzles
- Past tense
- razzled
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The magician tried to _____ the crowd with rapid sleight of hand.
Rhymes for razzle
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What does “razzle” mean?
The word “razzle” means to dazzle or confuse someone, often through showy or flashy display. In plain terms, to impress or bewilder someone with flashy showmanship, as in the phrase "razzle-dazzle.".
How do you use “razzle” in a sentence?
Here is “razzle” used in a sentence: “The magician tried to razzle the crowd with rapid sleight of hand.”
What part of speech is “razzle”?
“Razzle” is a verb.
What is the meaning of razzle?
"razzle" (verb) means to dazzle or confuse someone, often through showy or flashy display.
