snazzy

[ snaz-ee ]

adjective

, snaz·zi·er, snaz·zi·est.

1. extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy:

   a snazzy dresser.

snazzy

/ ˈsnæzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   (esp of clothes) stylishly and often flashily attractive

Derived Forms

• ˈsnazziness, noun
• ˈsnazzily, adverb

Other Words From

• snazzi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snazzy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of snazzy¹

C20: perhaps from sn ( appy + j ) azzy

Example Sentences

The Ocean was envisioned as a competitor to Tesla’s Model Y, but Fisker had trouble making and delivering the snazzy SUV through a direct sales model borrowed from Tesla.

From Los Angeles Times

No catchy tune, no snazzy outfits, no slick dance routines.

From New York Times

Manhattan Beach EV maker Fisker Inc. said it was halting production of its snazzy Ocean SUV, seeking financing and a strategic partner in a further setback for car designer Henrik Fisker.

From Los Angeles Times

She tilted her head to the side, indicating the beautiful, smiling, snazzily dressed woman behind the barred window of an information booth.

From Literature

“I either suck or I’m awesome,” Casey Likes said as he entered Frames, a snazzy bowling alley tucked into a corner of the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

From New York Times

Related Words

• chic
• classy
• dressy
• flashy
• nifty
• slick
• stylish
• swank
• trendy
• upscale