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

Related Words

• flashy 
• lively 
• sexy 
• zippy