jazzier; jazziest
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
jazzily adverb
jazziness noun

Examples of jazzy in a Sentence

He wore a jazzy suit to the party. that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
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Earlier in the night, Madison Chock and Evan Bates became the first ice dancers to win three consecutive world championships in nearly three decades when their jazzy free skate held off longtime Canadian rivals Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025 This jazzy joint gets increasingly stressful as Mark attempts to navigate the industry. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, jazzy music makes the experience feel surprisingly chill, which is good because the genre demands you to play repeatedly. PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2025 The album’s smooth, jazzy feel taps into this Earth sign’s appreciation for beauty, romance and the finer things in life. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jazzy

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of jazzy was in 1915

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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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