snazzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- snazzily adverb
- snazziness noun
Etymology
Origin of snazzy
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
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
No catchy tune, no snazzy outfits, no slick dance routines.
From New York Times • May 12, 2024
For decades, marketers of consumer goods designed highly adorned packages, deploying bold colors, snazzy text, cartoons and illustrations to seize the attention of shoppers.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023
Loud, snazzy pop music plays on the radio.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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