jazzier; jazziest
Synonyms of jazzynext
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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Set to a jazzy score and shot on the streets, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is filled with life, though not in an ostentatious, masquerading way. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026 The thing is, jazzy politics are hard to define. Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 Owner Robert Earl closes the dinner show in early 1986 and then opens both King Henry’s Feast and Mardi Gras, a jazzy cabaret, on I-Drive. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 There’s a high chance of meeting the night’s jazzy performers dressed in sequins in the elevator, or running into the Michelin-star chef casually walking around the property. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jazzy

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 22 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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