Lexic.us

Definition of Jazzy

1. Adjective. Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm).

2. Adjective. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display.

Definition of Jazzy

1. Adjective. In the style of jazz. ¹

2. Adjective. Flashy or showy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jazzy

1. lively [adj JAZZIER, JAZZIEST] : JAZZILY [adv] - See also: lively

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jazzy

jazzinesses jazzing jazzist jazzists jazzless jazzlike jazzman jazzmen jazznik jazzniks

jazzophile jazzophiles jazzperson jazzwoman jazzwomen jazzy (current term) jdb jdbs je ne sais quoi je ne sais quois

jeah jealous jealous type of paranoid disorder jealouse jealoused jealouses jealousies jealously jealousness jealousnesses

Literary usage of Jazzy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New Music Review and Church Music Review by American Guild of Organists (1906)
"A Christian Endeavor meeting was held not long ago in Cleveland, Ohio, at which the "jazzy" spirit was given full swing. We read in Truth: "A hundred ..."

2. Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow (2003)
"By the time I debarked for the fifth time, I was whistling the tune with jazzy improvisations in a mixed-up tempo. That's when Lil and I ran into each other ..."

3. Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Edward Sapir (1921)
"From a verb to camouflage we may form the noun camouflages "one who camouflages," from an adjective jazzy proceeds with ..."

4. Cloudy Jewel by Grace (Livingston) Hill (1920)
"A wicked little spirit seemed to possess her, and she picked out the most jazzy rag-time she could find, hoping to freeze out the unwelcome guest, ..."

5. Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Edward Sapir (1921)
"... who camouflages," from an adjective jazzy proceeds with is This applies more particularly to the Romance group : Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, ..."

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