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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 notes

In plain EnglishTo impress or bewilder someone with flashy showmanship, as in the phrase "razzle-dazzle."

Common pairings
razzle-dazzle on the razzle

Word forms

razzled past tense, razzles singular

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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