snazzy
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of snazzy
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Explanation
If your grandma comments on your snazzy outfit, she means that it looks fancy and trend. In other words, it's a compliment. Snazzy is an informal, slightly old-fashioned word for stylish, fashionable things, especially clothing. Your snazzy new red patent leather boots might look great but not keep your feet warm, and your snazzy silk dress is probably too dressy for a regular school day. Snazzy is an American English invention dating from 1932. Experts guess that it either comes from the Irish snas, "good appearance," or a combination of snappy and jazz.
Example Sentences
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In the years leading up to the pandemic, low interest rates fueled borrowing binges across higher education to build snazzy academic buildings and dorms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The couple, otherwise known as Thomas Ernest Boulton and Frederick William Park, appeared on the London stage — and often out and about in public — in snazzy women’s attire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
There’s a photo in there of her in her trailer in her snazzy costume, editing her book.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2025
No catchy tune, no snazzy outfits, no slick dance routines.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2024
Loud, snazzy pop music plays on the radio.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
By year end it will place its new clothing and home decor in snazzier displays in the revamped facilities.
From Reuters ● Jun. 15, 2023
It sort of feels like an elevated Fitbit with a much more premium build quality and a snazzier OS to boot.
From The Verge ● May 18, 2022
The snazzier AMG GLC 43 packs a turbocharged V6 that makes 385 horsepower.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
But, as Matthew Teller finds out, architecture in the coldest, driest, windiest reaches of our planet is getting snazzier.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2017
The Tony Awards are, generally, less boring than the Oscars and snazzier than the Emmys.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2016
With so much firepower, “The Untouchables” transcends its spinoff roots to become one of the snazziest, sharpest crime pictures of the 1980s.
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2020
Ranking the 2019 NFL sideline hats: Who has the snazziest headgear this season?….
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2019
These few minutes give audiences an exhilarating trip, full of the snazziest stunt work that modern Hollywood or old Hong Kong could offer; and it has little to do with the central story line.
From Time ● Mar. 29, 2013
I think we all know what the Olympics are really about and that is arguing about which country has the snazziest tracksuit.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 6, 2012
In addition to the creative songs Mom wrote, she had an inherent sense of style, and she bought me the snazziest outfits.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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