razzmatazz

Ambiguous or meaningless language.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“When I finally got done dealing with all the razzmatazz of college registration, I decided to go out and have a drink.”