selections from the spring 2009 Etymoloogy & Philology class
Monday, January 19, 2009
razzmatazz
I like the word razzmatazz because it has four zs. Not one, not two, but four. Razzmatazz also suggests that you are about to be swindled, but that you'll enjoy the ride.
the repetition of the "az" sound makes me think of striped candy.
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