jazz

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. other things that are similar to what you just mentioned.

n. miscellaneous related things or talk; often used in the phrase 'and all that jazz'.

“He told me about his new job, his car, and all that jazz.”

“The brochure was full of promises about luxury, comfort, and all that jazz, but the actual resort was quite disappointing.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to make something more interesting, colourful, or exciting.

v. to enliven or improve the appearance or quality of something; typically used with the particle 'up'.

“You can jazz up a plain outfit with some bright jewellery.”

“The marketing team decided to jazz up the presentation with interactive graphics to keep the investors engaged.”

C1 · Advanced Music Informal

v. to play jazz music or to dance to it.

v. to perform jazz music or engage in dance styles associated with the genre.

“The band started to jazz as the sun went down.”

“The ensemble spent the night jazzing in the basement, oblivious to the noise complaints from the neighbours upstairs.”