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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From smart, snazzy suiting for the office to feline frocks for date night and silk jacquard florals that melt into fringe for grander affairs, Burton has imagined a wardrobe that will meet the pragmatic needs of the wearer while also acknowledging the complexity of their lives. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Oh, sure, Spidey's regular red and blue suit is snazzy, but this Lego Iron Spider-Man bust sees the superhero clad in the outfit that Tony Stark made for him. Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Still, among your eclectic array of potential prospects, someone is also drawn to your originality and your snazzy ideas. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 The promotions will come, but young aspirational workers should focus on building their skills over rushing to nab any new snazzy title to update their LinkedIn. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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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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