jazzy

adjective
\ ˈja-zē How to pronounce jazzy (audio) \
jazzier; jazziest

Definition of jazzy

1 : having the characteristics of jazz
2 : marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness

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Other Words from jazzy

jazzily \ ˈja-​zə-​lē How to pronounce jazzily (audio) \ adverb
jazziness \ ˈja-​zē-​nəs How to pronounce jazziness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms for jazzy

Synonyms

flashy, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), snazzy, splashy

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Examples of jazzy in a Sentence

He wore a jazzy suit to the party. that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles

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With Lover, Swift blessed us with two: False God offers soulful lyrics filled with not-so-subtle metaphors set to a jazzy beat. Vogue, "A Listening Guide to Lover, Based on Your 9 Favorite Taylor Swift Songs," 23 Aug. 2019 James Williams is another jazzy guy who’ll be doing double duty soon with another performing arts organization. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, "Eichler neighborhood in San Jose added to historic register," 14 Aug. 2019 The sitar sample plays delicately in the background, inspiring a new melodic synth lead bolstered by jazzy keys and a soft but driving rhythm. Kat Bein, Billboard, "Pls&Ty Announces 'Run Wild/Feeling Forever' Remix LP With Bondax & More: Listen," 5 Aug. 2019 Daybreak Express,’’ in 1953, combining a pulsing Duke Ellington score with a jazzy, shadowy montage of an elevated New York City subway station and its passengers. Hillel Italie, BostonGlobe.com, "Oscar-winning documentary maker D.A. Pennebaker dies at 94," 3 Aug. 2019 After the first few saccharine numbers, the show settles into playful pastiches of a multiplicity of styles, from a jazzy strut to country, from cabaret to calypso. Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: Quirky, cheeky ‘Dreamcoat’ kicks up some fun at Tri-Valley Rep," 25 July 2019 The Wine Spot and Cain Park are teaming up for a tasting of jazzy wines in Evans Courtyard. Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Wine calendar: Corleone’s Cognac and Cigar event, French vs. Italian at Rozi’s, more," 23 July 2019 No one is going to create jazzy theme music for it. Tod Leonard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Del Mar set to open as scrutiny of racing intensifies," 15 July 2019 The speakers, although loud, do not feel invasive or migraine inducing as the sound bounces along grey walls to spread a jazzy, hip-hop infusion throughout the station, and a feeling of warmth on a summer day that felt too much like early fall. Natalie Wade, chicagotribune.com, "A DJ booth brings life to the CTA station on 95th," 19 June 2019

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First Known Use of jazzy

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for jazzy

jazzy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of jazzy

: having the qualities of jazz music
informal : bright, lively, or fancy in a way that is meant to attract attention

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