jazzier; jazziest
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
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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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Some of the show's jazziest songs brought the listeners to unexpected places with funky dissonant sounds, instrumental solos and key changes.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2024
For an Emilia Perez screening in New York City on December 3, the actor wore a rather Wednesday Addams coded black-and-white fit, if Wednesday Addams was going through a jazzy period with her wardrobe.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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jazzy
adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
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