jazzy

1 of 2

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

jazziness

2 of 2

noun

jazz·​i·​ness -zēnə̇s 

-zin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being jazzy

Synonyms of jazzy

Adjective

• stylish
• fashionable
• snazzy
• flashy
• chic
• neat
• cool
• fresh
• splashy
• custom
• loud

Examples of jazzy in a Sentence

Adjective

He wore a jazzy suit to the party.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

As the band suggested, Parazaider was a key part of the group’s sound, with the Chicago’s jazzy horn section arguably its signature feature. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

Your newest home automation systems will come equipped with sensors and jazzy master controls on an iPad. — Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026

The album features jazzy reimaginations of songs written decades ago. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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