snazzy

[snaz-ee]

adjective

snazzier, snazziest 

1. extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy.

   a snazzy dresser.

snazzy

/ ˈsnæzɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  (esp of clothes) stylishly and often flashily attractive

Other Word Forms

• snazziness noun
• snazzily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of snazzy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of snazzy¹

C20: perhaps from _sn ( _appy + _j ) _azzy

Example Sentences

It was the first time Jim realized it was possible to make a living in politics — and Reilly’s snazzy suit suggested it could be a lucrative one.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Dressed in a snazzy black Stetson, leather vest and his finest boots, there was no way Papi was going to pass.

From Los Angeles Times

They have music playing and very snazzily dressed butlers.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a photo in there of her in her trailer in her snazzy costume, editing her book.

From Salon

Related Words

• chic 
• classy 
• dressy 
• flashy 
• nifty 
• slick 
• stylish 
• swank 
• trendy 
• upscale