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

There’s a Cedric Grolet patisserie for next-level sweets, and a watering hole called The Berkeley Bar & Terrace that keeps things jazzy, especially after a martini or two. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Spiro’s jazzy sound — inspired by greats like Frank Sinatra, Nina Simon, and Etta James — continues to set the British singer apart. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Indeed, domination was hardly a given when guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Gregg Rolie — both of whom had played with Carlos Santana — formed Journey as a kind of jazzy proto-jam band in San Francisco in 1973. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 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