Word
jazzy
US/ˈdʒæzi/
UK/dʒˈæzi/
Definition
adj. having a style that is lively, modern, and a bit unusual. It often describes music, fashion, or decorations that feel exciting and a little bit wild.
adj. characterised by a lively, modern, or unconventional style. Often associated with jazz music or the aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s.
Examples
“The singer has a jazzy voice and a great sense of rhythm.”
“The hotel's jazzy decor features bright colors and bold patterns that make the space feel very modern.”
“While the melody is simple, the jazzy improvisations in the bridge give the song a sophisticated edge that sets it apart from more traditional pop arrangements.”
Examples
simple
“The singer has a jazzy voice and a great sense of rhythm.”
contextual
“The hotel's jazzy decor features bright colors and bold patterns that make the space feel very modern.”
complex
“While the melody is simple, the jazzy improvisations in the bridge give the song a sophisticated edge that sets it apart from more traditional pop arrangements.”
Etymology
From jazz + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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