adjective
snazzy
SNAZ-ee/ˈsnæzi/
Stylish in a bright or eye-catching way.
The woman's snazzy outfit pairs a blue pantsuit with bright accessories.
Etymology
Snazzy may blend snappy, already used for stylishly elegant dress, with jazzy, meaning spirited and lively. That possible combination joins smart appearance with the lively flashiness conveyed by the adjective.
In context
Thanks to the faithful restoration of Sammy the snail's snazzy paintwork, he's almost back to his original [music] psychedelic self. I'm so pleased Sammy is back to looking his best.
More examples
- The invitation looks snazzy with its gold lettering.
- He chooses the snazzier tie for the party.
- These are the snazziest shoes in the store.
Forms
snazzy · snazzier · snazziest
snazzily adverb — In a stylish, eye-catching way.
Similar words
- stylish
- Emphasizes good taste or fashion, without necessarily being eye-catching.
- flashy
- Emphasizes attracting attention, sometimes suggesting excessive or tasteless display.