jazzier; jazziest
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
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He wore a jazzy suit to the party.
that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Very little of Kiss’ music could be considered jazzy, but drummer Peter Criss, a Gene Krupa aficionado, could swing the band when the occasion called for it.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Black Dog, after taking over what was Kuppernicus Coffee Gallery in 1997, operated as a jazzy Lowertown hotspot until a relatively surprising closure in early 2022.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Framed only by a jazzy electric piano, Kearney’s voice and lyrics get a proper spotlight.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jazzy
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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jazzy
adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
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