snazzy

adjective

snaz·​zy ˈsna-zē How to pronounce snazzy (audio)
snazzier; snazziest
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: conspicuously or flashily attractive : fancy
snazzy clothes
a snazzy car

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fond of tooling around town in a snazzy car
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Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, just a few months earlier, Kate Hudson, 47, showed off a snazzy pair in some cool Instagram pictures. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 He’s pictured in an all-black ensemble, composed of a T-shirt, athletic shorts, dark shades, and a snazzy gold watch. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 July 2026 The Georgian boasts two snazzy restaurants (American steaks or Italian seafood), a precious Art Deco-style bar, and even a cozy little library to get away from it all. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snazzy

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First Known Use

circa 1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snazzy was circa 1932

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“Snazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snazzy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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snazzy

adjective
snaz·​zy ˈsnaz-ē How to pronounce snazzy (audio)
snazzier; snazziest
: attractive in a flashy way
a snazzy tie
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