classy

[ klas-ee, klah-see ]

/ ˈklæs i, ˈklɑ si /

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adjective, class·i·er, class·i·est. Informal.

of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.

Nearby words

classmate, classon, classroom, classroom assistant, classwork, classy, clast, clastic, clastogenic, clastothrix, clat

Origin of classy

First recorded in 1890–95; class + -y¹

Related formsclass·i·ly, adverbclass·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for classy

Ever notice that "classy" adults never criticize teenagers for not being "classy"?
GOP Flack Throws Shade at First Teens|Olivia Nuzzi|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Joan used words like hip, classy, elegant, and prestigious to describe the clubs.
Joan Rivers: The Playboy Bunnies Weren’t Sluts!|Patty Farmer|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This classy rebuke shows that despite his penchant for silly social media, Vin Diesel is still not some one you want to mess with.
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The recent animated hit is being developed into a classy Disney On Ice alternative for the more discerning pre-teen set.
'Frozen' Takes on Broadway, Outkast Announces Full Tour|Culture Team|January 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In this scene, Stefan passes Damon the business card of a classy escort, Elena.
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It's on the home stretch the dark horse is to show up its classy form, eh?
Smoke Bellew|Jack London
In a short time the Form was classy, but the Score had to be taken out and buried after every Round.
Ade's Fables|George Ade
Mr. Gilfeather's saloon, to use his own words, was a "high-toned and classy place."
Concerning Sally|William John Hopkins
Some classy dinner that was we had, even if I did order it myself, with only two waiters to coach me.
Torchy and Vee|Sewell Ford
I ain't no prize baby, but if I jest had a classy set of teeth I wouldn't be bad lookin'.
The Dude Wrangler|Caroline Lockhart

British Dictionary definitions for classy

classy

/ (ˈklɑːsɪ) /

adjective classier or classiest

informal elegant; stylish

Derived Formsclassily, adverbclassiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for classy

classy

adj.

"pertaining to or characteristic of a (high) class," 1891, from class (n.) + -y (2). Related: Classily; classiness.

classy

adjective, class·i·er, class·i·est. Informal.

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classy

adjective classier or classiest

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