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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There are leavening notes here and there: a jazzy sliver of cruciferousness from the cabbage that comes with the kalua pork, or the sharp whistle of vinegar that runs through the thin, sweet sauce drizzled over the juicy, panko-crisped chicken katsu (my clear favorite of the proteins).
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
New York City's East Village Radio offers loud, crystal clear jazzy tunes, whereas KPISS sounds a bit muted by comparison.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
The four-chair turn’s jazzy tone easily veered back and forth on Maroon 5’s ballad from growly to pleasantly… well, squeaky.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Feb. 2025
When the kids wind down, parents can immerse themselves in the vibrant French Quarter, known for its jazzy nightlife and incredible dining options.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
New York City's East Village Radio offers loud, crystal clear jazzy tunes, whereas KPISS sounds a bit muted by comparison.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
The four-chair turn’s jazzy tone easily veered back and forth on Maroon 5’s ballad from growly to pleasantly… well, squeaky.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Feb. 2025
When the kids wind down, parents can immerse themselves in the vibrant French Quarter, known for its jazzy nightlife and incredible dining options.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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jazzy
adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
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