adj

jazzy

JA-zee

Jazzy (adj) means resembling or influenced by jazz music. Example: “The soundtrack had a jazzy feel to it.”

adj

Resembling or influenced by jazz music.

"The soundtrack had a jazzy feel to it."

Flashy, showy, or colourful.

"She wore a jazzy outfit to the party."

"The car had a jazzy paint job."

How to use jazzy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither musically jazz-like, or bright and flashy in style.

Common pairings

jazzy outfit jazzy tune jazzy design

jazzier comparative, jazziest superlative

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The soundtrack had a _____ feel to it.

showy jangling

colorful theatrical Rory jangling showy low-key gaudy

snazzy

What does “jazzy” mean?

The word “jazzy” means resembling or influenced by jazz music. In plain terms, either musically jazz-like, or bright and flashy in style.

How do you pronounce “jazzy”?

“Jazzy” is pronounced JA-zee (/ˈd͡ʒæzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “jazzy” in a sentence?

Here is “jazzy” used in a sentence: “The soundtrack had a jazzy feel to it.”

What is another word for “jazzy”?

Words with a similar meaning to “jazzy” include showy and jangling.

What part of speech is “jazzy”?

“Jazzy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “jazzy” have?

“Jazzy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling or influenced by jazz music.

colorful theatrical Rory jangling showy low-key gaudy