jazzier; jazziest
Synonyms of jazzynext
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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Not squarely in any one genre, the project blends a jazzy score with confessional lyrics and an occasional voice memo from Raye setting the scene. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The free event in Cass Corridor is an annual riotous, jazzy parade that draws thousands to join in wacky and wonderful costumes and floats, while marking the start to spring. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Set to a jazzy score and shot on the streets, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is filled with life, though not in an ostentatious, masquerading way. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026 The thing is, jazzy politics are hard to define. Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jazzy

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2026.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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