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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The theft seems easy to James, and exciting — Reichardt layers a jazzy score underneath the action that shows up under fitting, then increasingly inopportune moments. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 May 2025 From soulful ballads to jazzy rhythms, these timeless tracks will transport attendees back to the essence of Love Jones and its unforgettable vibe. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025 Matt’s mounting stress in every episode of The Studio is amplified by composer Antonio Sánchez’s percussive, jazzy soundtrack. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 Image Rogen had been tasked by his wife to stock more jazz — appropriate given the new show’s jazzy score and improvisational feel, shot mostly in long single takes. Austin Considine, New York Times, 26 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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