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WHAT DOES ON THE RAZZLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

On the razzle

"On the razzle" is a euphemism often used in the British press to describe the actions of a celebrity who has drunk, or is about to drink, a considerable amount of alcohol. A night "on the razzle" does not carry completely negative connotations; it is only used to describe someone as having enjoyed themselves. There are two theories as to the origin of the phrase. ▪ One theory is that it came about during World War I, when ships were often painted in bright zigzag patterns to confuse German U-boats. Sailors often came back on the supply ships from North America after consuming a large quantity of alcohol, and were said to have been "on the razzle". ▪ Another theory is that there was a gin parlour notorious for the extreme merriment of its customers in London during the 1750s. Its proprietor, who called himself "Dash Razzall," was an unscrupulous man of Italian descent. It is unclear as to how his name mutated into razzle, but his gin parlour was renowned for the amount of alcohol consumed, and that after he went bankrupt his family moved to Sussex, where they became renowned as being prone to overindulge.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE RAZZLE

on the part of
on the pig´s back
on the piss
on the point of
on the port bow
on the prowl
on the q.t.
on the qui vive
on the quiet
on the rampage
on the rebound
on the right foot
on the road
on the rocks
on the ropes
on the run
on the safe side
on the same page
on the scrapheap
on the shelf

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE RAZZLE

antidazzle
bedazzle
crossword puzzle
dazzle
drizzle
embezzle
frazzle
jigsaw puzzle
monkey puzzle
muzzle
nozzle
outdazzle
pizzle
puzzle
razzle
razzle-dazzle
sizzle
swazzle
to a frazzle
undazzle

Synonyms and antonyms of on the razzle in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «on the razzle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE RAZZLE

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Translator English - Chinese

在拉扎勒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el Razzle
570 millions of speakers

English

on the razzle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलाहलपूर्ण पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على مرح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на кутерьмы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

na farra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দৌড়ঝাঁপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le tape
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada razzle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf der Razzle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ばか騒ぎ上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

야단법석 에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing razzle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên razzle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Razzle மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दंडगोलावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Razzle üzerinde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul razzle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na Razzle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на гармидеру
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peRazzle
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για το ξεφάντωμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die razzle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på razzle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på razzle
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE RAZZLE»

The term «on the razzle» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.642 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE RAZZLE»

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On the Razzle
The story is basically one long chase, chiefly after two naughty grocer's assistants who, when their master goes off on a binge with a new mistress, escape to Vienna on a spree.
Tom Stoppard, Johann Nestroy, 1982
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The Fortunes of German Writers in America: Studies in ...
"Stoppard enjoys to the full [in On the Razzle] the flapping open and shut of cupboard trapdoors and bedroom windows ... [sometimes] developed to splendid absurdity."49 Or he brings a sextet on stage — pun intended by Stoppard — to play a ...
Wolfgang Elfe, James N. Hardin, Günther Holst, 1992
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Oil and Gas Yielding Formations of California
In 1896, the only wells penetrating this formation were two on the Razzle Dazzle claim in the Sespe district, then belonging to the California Oil Company, and two abandoned wells of no great depth in Echo Canon north of the Sisar Valley.
William Lord Watts, 1900
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
Esp. in on the razzle, on the spree: C.20. An early occurrence is in 'Taffrail', Pincher Martin, 1916. male, v. To steal: Aus. c.: C. 20. (Baker.) Often shortened to razz. P.B.:?a corruption of rustle. razzle-dazzle. 'A new type of roundabout . .. which ...
Eric Partridge, 2006
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The New York Times Theatre Reviews, 1999-2000
ON THE RAZZLE By Tom Stoppard; directed by Scott Shat- tuck; sets by Robert J. Martin; costumes by Susan Soetaert; lighting by Giles Hogya. music composed by Ellen Mandel; production manager. Jonathan R Polgar; sound by Jason ...
New York Times Theater Reviews, 2001
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The Routledge Dictionary of Historical Slang
razzle-dazzle . 'A new type of roundabout ...which gives its occupants the... sensations of an excursion at sea', Daily News, 27 July 1891. 2. A frolic, a SPREE ; riotous jollity: U.S. (1890, Gunter), anglicized ca 1895, esp. in on the razzle- dazzle, ...
Eric Partridge, 2003
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Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly ... of ...
In 1896, the only wells penetrating this formation were two on the Razzle Dazzle claim in the Sespe district, then belonging to the California Oil Company, and two abandoned wells of no great depth in Echo Canon north of the Sisar Valley.
California, 1901
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Journal of the Senate and Assembly During the ... Session of ...
In 1896, the only wells penetrating this formation were two on the Razzle Dazzle claim in the Sespe district, then belonging to the California Oil Company, and two abandoned wells of no great depth in Echo Cafion north of the Sisar Valley.
California. Legislature. Senate, 1901
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Bulletin
In 1896, the only wells penetrating this formation were two on the Razzle Dazzle claim in the Sespe district, then belonging to the California Oil Company, and two abandoned wells of no great depth in Echo Cafion north of the Sisar Valley.
California State Mining Bureau, 1899
10
Bulletin
In 1896, the only wells penetrating this formation were two on the Razzle Dazzle claim in the Sespe district, then belonging to the California Oil Company, and two abandoned wells of no great depth in Echo Cafion north of the Sisar Valley.
California. Division of Mines and Geology, 1900

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE RAZZLE»

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On The Couch: Larry Emdur talks TV pressures, social media and …
“There was a time when you could go out and host a recorded show and be done with it after an hour and go home and put on the razzle ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
2
Corey Parker is flipped on his head. Source: News Corp Australia
The Maroons turned on the razzle dazzle, as Cooper Cronk put in a grubber that looked to be going dead, before Justin Hodges — in his Origin ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Dane Gagai scores the first try for Queensland. Source: News Corp …
QUEENSLAND is turning on the razzle dazzle, producing one of the great Origin tries against in the series decider. Cooper Cronk put in the ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
4
What Really Pushed Kourtney and Scott to the Breaking Point?
Firstly, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney clad themselves in white before heading out for a night on the razzle, and Khloe posted the below to her ... «Rapid News Network, Jul 15»
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Video: Runaway Semi's sensational try
With the Eels holding a healthy lead early in the second half and full of confidence, they turned on the razzle dazzle to give their blue-and-gold ... «Fox Sports, Jun 15»
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'On the Razzle' at Silver Spring Stage
In Tom Stoppard's wonderful farce, On the Razzle, the humor relies on mistaken identities, lots of puns and malapropos, pratfalls, sex, and ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, May 15»
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Silver Spring Stage's Production of Tom Stoppard's 'On the Razzle
Silver Spring Stage presents On the Razzle by Tom Stoppard, directed by Erin Bone Steele and produced by Jim Robertson, a frantic farce of ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, May 15»
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'Funny Girls' and Fancy Dresses
... Stoppard adapted Nestroy's iteration for his 1981 farce, “On the Razzle.”) The production's magic wasn't conjured from its timeworn premise. «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
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NSW Waratahs take road less travelled in pursuit of second Super …
"At the beginning of the season we had a few bumps and hurdles and while everyone focuses on the razzle dazzle – they make the highlight ... «Sydney Morning Herald, May 15»
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The Met's Double Bill of Jealous Husbands
Mr. McVicar piled on the razzle-dazzle. For the “Prologo,” during which the actor Tonio explains to the audience that they are about to see a ... «New York Observer, Apr 15»

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