jazzy

adjective

ˈja-zē 

jazzier; jazziest

1

: having the characteristics of jazz

2

: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness

jazzily

ˈja-zə-lē 

adverb

jazziness

ˈja-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• stylish
• chic
• cool
• fashionable
• snazzy
• flashy
• neat
• fresh [slang]
• custom
• splashy
• designer
• smart

Examples of jazzy in a Sentence

He wore a jazzy suit to the party.

that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles

Recent Examples on the Web

Stinson, wearing hip, mod-style sunglasses, has added a jazzy swing to the original's spaghetti western-style drum cadence. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

This jazzy riff on humanity and the hereafter brings a cartoon New York City to vibrant, diverse life with Pixar's first Black lead character, a band teacher (played by Jamie Foxx) who meets a jaded soul (Tina Fey), and asks big questions about the meaning of life. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025

The Guaraldi influence feels most apparent in these jazzy, sweet tracks. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 May 2025

Lo-fi producers like Sleepy Fish and Aso balance that grit with warm, jazzy instrumentals perfect for relaxed studying or lowkey get-togethers. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jazzy

• anasazi

Kids Definition

jazzy

adjective

ˈjaz-ē 

jazzier; jazziest

1

: resembling jazz

2

: lively sense 3, flashy

jazziness

ˈjaz-ē-nəs 

noun