jazzy

adjective

ˈja-zē How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
jazzier; jazziest
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1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
jazzily
ˈja-zə-lē How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
adverb
jazziness
ˈja-zē-nəs How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
noun

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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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Sometimes that leaves Lovers Rock feeling a little less lush and jazzy than the band’s other albums. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 Your newest home automation systems will come equipped with sensors and jazzy master controls on an iPad. — Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 As the band suggested, Parazaider was a key part of the group’s sound, with the Chicago’s jazzy horn section arguably its signature feature. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 At noon, Nathan and Jessie will perform their unique blend of jazzy folk and blues, with Jessie Andra Smith on a resonator guitar and Nathan Rivera on an accordion. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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jazzy

adjective
ˈjaz-ē How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
: lively sense 3, flashy
jazziness
ˈjaz-ē-nəs How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
noun

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