jazzier; jazziest
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
jazzily adverb
jazziness noun

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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This is luxury glamping with a jazzy, celestial theme. Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 Brass woodwinds produce a jazzy backdrop for Gates to nestle her way through a timeless beat that could’ve arrived any of the last few decades. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024 The best Saturday Night Live cast members, ranked This is accentuated by Jon Batiste's jazzy score that evokes the sound of the SNL house band. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024 In addition to releasing his own music — including his most recent album, 2022’s maximalist Charlie — Puth co-writes for other artists, having contributed his catchy pop hooks and jazzy chords to the likes of Jason Derulo, Katy Perry, and the Kid Laroi. Nate Sloan, Vulture, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for jazzy 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of jazzy was in 1915

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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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