Word
snazzy
US/ˈsnæzi/
UK/snˈæzi/
Definition
adj. looking very stylish and modern in a bright, eye-catching way. You use it for clothes or things that look cool and a bit flashy.
adj. stylishly flashy or attractively modern in appearance, often involving bright colours or bold design.
Examples
“She wears a snazzy red jacket to work.”
“He bought snazzy new trainers with bright stripes for his first day at the gym.”
“Despite the office's grey walls, her snazzy desk lamp and colourful prints gave the small corner a lively, personal feel.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a snazzy red jacket to work.”
contextual
“He bought snazzy new trainers with bright stripes for his first day at the gym.”
complex
“Despite the office's grey walls, her snazzy desk lamp and colourful prints gave the small corner a lively, personal feel.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “snazzy” in context.
Verb
01. feel snazzy
“I felt snazzy in my new dress at the wedding.”
verb + adj
02. look snazzy
“You look snazzy in that blue blazer for the interview.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. pretty snazzy
“Your new bike looks pretty snazzy in bright red.”
adv + adj
04. quite snazzy
“He wore quite snazzy socks with yellow spots to the party.”
adv + adj
05. really snazzy
“Those new trainers are really snazzy with the neon stripes.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. snazzy car
“My uncle drives a snazzy car with bright red seats.”
adj + noun
07. snazzy dress
“She chose a snazzy dress for her birthday dinner.”
adj + noun
08. snazzy jacket
“She wore a snazzy jacket with silver zips to class.”
adj + noun
09. snazzy phone
“She got a snazzy phone with a shiny gold cover.”
adj + noun
10. a snazzy little car
“They drove off in a snazzy little car after the wedding.”
11. a snazzy new suit
“He turned up in a snazzy new suit for the interview.”
12. look snazzy in something
“She looked snazzy in her silver jacket at the concert.”
Real-World Examples
“Seventeen-year old Carolina is putting on some snazzy shoes and make-up, talking excitedly to her friends on her phone, getting ready to go out for a party.” “The company's new “Lifestyle Collection”—designed with a snazzy fabric-wrapped grille and gentle curves—includes the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, and Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar.” “The "pachuco" scene is thought to date back to the 1930s and 40s in Los Angeles, where Mexican migrants would wear the snazzy outfits, partly as a symbol of defiance against discrimination.” “Electronics hardware makers on Tuesday showed off snazzy new devices enabling motion-sensing play and 3D effects, intensifying a battle to introduce video-gaming to a new generation of casual users.” Etymology
Origin unknown; the following etymologies have been suggested: * A blend of sna(ppy) + (ja)zzy. * From Irish snas (“finish, polish; good appearance”) + English -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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 C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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