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

• jazzily adverb
• jazziness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jazzy¹

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

Example Sentences

On “Goldfish,” the Alchemist followed fellow rapping producer Hitboy’s lead and decided to rap about his own life, sharing tidbits about his family over warm, jazzy beats.

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Erivo then launched into what she does best — a raw vocal performance with complicated runs, lots of belting and a jazzy flair, making “The Wizard and I” one of the best performances of the special.

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"I like sporty, jazzy cars – and it's just a bit 'meh'," he says.

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“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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Related Words

• flashy 
• lively 
• sexy 
• zippy