noun relating to cathartic. Introduced by Aristotle meaning the process of relieving strong feelings eg thru drama or other artistic activities, targeting provision of relief from anger or suffering.
Actor's or artist's state of mind may go thru catharsis while they're on the set shooting a emotionally intense movie after a break up in private life.
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aka razzamattazz. Meaning a noisy and/or exciting activity in order to attract and/or impress people.
Deriving from the infml term 'to razz' used as mocking or teasing. Usually done by kids.
Deriving from the infml term 'to razz' used as mocking or teasing. Usually done by kids.
Player 1: Dude, the razzmattazz of showbiz is drivin me nuts!
Player 2: True. Real stars have kind of the right to act like that, but wannabes doing it are a royal pain in the ass.
Player 2: True. Real stars have kind of the right to act like that, but wannabes doing it are a royal pain in the ass.
by Stiffmeister February 23, 2005
deriving from catharsis; causing catharsis. Providing relief (of anger, suffering etc.) thru the open expression of strong feelings.
by Stiffmeister November 18, 2005
Black-Eyed-Peas-Fergie's humps are off the hook.
by Stiffmeister October 20, 2005