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jazzy Definition

jazzy (jazē)

adjective jazzi·er, jazzi·est

  1. characterized by the qualities of jazz music, often, specif., the more superficial and showy qualities
  2. Slang lively, bright, showy, etc.

jazzy Related Forms
jazzi·ly adverb jazzi·ness noun
jazzy* Synonyms

jazzy*

modif.

lively, animated, flashy, snazzy*; see elaborate 1, exciting.

jazzy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • vibe: Nadine - The only vocalist of the camp she brings a jazzy soulful vibe to the heavy beats.
  • groove: But, you have to remember the year of release; so don't go expecting anything more than a traditionally jazzy groove.
  • riff: A neat little jazzy riff caught my attention in this well delivered piece.
  • chord: Matt's second song was more relaxed in pace, with jazzy chords helping to create a warm, very melodic atmosphere.
  • soundtrack: Grand Tour also featured the presenter driving around in a ( sl ight ly less sexy ) car accompanied by a cheerful jazzy soundtrack.
  • swing: The music behind the lyrics is strong, a pleasing concoction that merrily trips between funk guitars to jazzy swing.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: Derek showed off his soulful vocals and mellow, slightly jazzy, guitar style.
  • almost: Some upbeat, almost jazzy arrangements have their roots with George Shearing, the venerable blind English jazz master.
  • quite: But in actual fact were just quite jazzy pop.
  • very: The vocals on the track, which are sung by David Gilmour, are interrupted for a very jazzy sax solo by Dick Parry.
  • back: This short laid back jazzy song was written by Andy Power.
  • too: I like the dramatic entry into the chorus, but then it sounds a bit too jazzy and laid-back for my liking.

Used with adjective complement

  • sound: In the months while she's been away, she has matured, and her new songs sound much jazzier.
  • get: Both Matt and Johnny take great solos, it gets quite jazzy, you almost forget how it all started.

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