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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A little more classy, a little jazzier. Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 Or something a little jazzier and amusing? Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 Play the jazzy record as guests arrive or during dinner to keep things fun and easygoing. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025 Having waded through the elaborate setup and established the stakes with his customary jazzy energy and sharp visuals, Wright then slips into an episodic rut. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 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 19 Nov. 2025.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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