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snazzy

adjective

snaz·​zy ˈsna-zē How to pronounce snazzy (audio)
snazzier; snazziest
Synonyms of snazzynext
: conspicuously or flashily attractive : fancy
snazzy clothes
a snazzy car

Examples of snazzy in a Sentence

fond of tooling around town in a snazzy car
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Surely, any aliens that find their way to Earth must possess some pretty snazzy navigation technology. Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025 But other than that, and these snazzy new graphics, not much is changing. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2025 Both wool and cashmere can easily be worn casually with a great pair of sneakers, professionally with a snazzy pair of loafers, or dressed up with your favorite pair of comfortable boots. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 Plus, the black suede adds a snazzy touch that would look polished at festive parties or dressy celebrations. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snazzy

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snazzy was circa 1932

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“Snazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snazzy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

snazzy

adjective
snaz·​zy ˈsnaz-ē How to pronounce snazzy (audio)
snazzier; snazziest
: attractive in a flashy way
a snazzy tie

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