noun
jaz
Jaz (noun) means an old-fashioned spelling of "jazz.". Example: “The 1920s poster advertised a night of hot jaz music.”
noun
1
An old-fashioned spelling of "jazz."
"The 1920s poster advertised a night of hot jaz music."
2
A short, informal form of names like Jasper, Jasmine, James, or Janet.
"Friends just call her Jaz instead of Jasmine."
How to use jaz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old spelling of jazz, or a nickname for several longer names.
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Etymology
A clipped, respelled form of the longer given name or of "jazz."
Frequently asked questions
What does “jaz” mean?
The word “jaz” means an old-fashioned spelling of "jazz.". In plain terms, an old spelling of jazz, or a nickname for several longer names.
How do you use “jaz” in a sentence?
Here is “jaz” used in a sentence: “The 1920s poster advertised a night of hot jaz music.”
What part of speech is “jaz”?
“Jaz” is a noun.
How many meanings does “jaz” have?
“Jaz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old-fashioned spelling of "jazz.".
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