razzmatazz
Pronunciation:
/ˈɹæz.mə.tæz/noun
Definitions
Ambiguous or meaningless language.
Example: 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.
Example: 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.
Example: 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; drudgery.
Example: When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.