jazzy

[jaz-ee]

adjective

jazzier, jazziest 

1. pertaining to or suggestive of jazz music.

2. Informal.,  active or lively.

3. Informal.,  fancy or flashy.

   a jazzy sweater.

ˈjazzy

/ ˈdʒæzɪ /

adjective

1. of, characteristic of, or resembling jazz music

2. gaudy or flashy

   a jazzy car

Other Word Forms

• jazziness noun
• jazzily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈjazzy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; jazz + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Cowboys and Angels” is laid-back and jazzy, while the humid “Soul Free” similarly boasts funky flutes and a falsetto detour, and acoustic guitars and warm harmonies give “Heal the Pain” a Beatles-esque feel.

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It formed as an eight-piece Cuban conjunto, which ditched the traditional jazzy saxophone.

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Backed by a miniature orchestra, she put a jazzy spin on hits like You Don't Know Me, Oscar Winning Tears and her award-winning psychodrama Escapism.

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Schifrin was known for his unique percussive and jazzy style during a career that spanned more than six decades, with over 100 film and TV soundtracks to his name.

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“I was rich and successful but I had to look for something more jazzy,” he explained, stabbing at the other person’s plate of charcuterie.

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Related Words

• flashy 
• lively 
• sexy 
• zippy