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snazzy

snazzy

15 7.2
Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention
  • adjective
  • /ˈsnæzi/
  • Informal
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  • She walked into the party wearing a snazzy red dress that turned heads.
  • a snazzy suit
  • a snazzy car
  • a snazzy dresser

I'm going to reveal this snazzy bathrobe.

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Examples

  • Customers want the snazzy look of a tablet with the functionality of a keyboard.

    Blog text (2)
  • Form-fitting blazer, turtleneck, clinging slacks, snazzy cowboy boots.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • So in here we have a snazzy looking memory card.

  • Wow, looking pretty snazzy today.

  • Afraid I'll get picked off in my snazzy running suit?

  • I like how the entire team has a snazzy yellow uniform except for one guy.

    Blog text (4)
  • Lots of them look new, and all of them look snazzy.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • - Pretty snazzy outfit you got there.

  • Ed is shaking hands and taking a check from a snazzy lawyer type.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The office was cutting-edge, snazzy, streamlined, and immaculate.

    Fiction book (1996)

Synonyms

fancy
vssnazzy
497 2.7

Decorative and not plain, often with many small details

is usually brighter and more attention-focused rather than purely ornate decoration
glamorous
vssnazzy
132 4.3

Looking stylish and exciting in a way that attracts attention

leans less on charming romance and more on bold bright visual effects
funky
vssnazzy
  • Informal
126 6.4

Looks stylish in an unusual and original way

is less about originality and more about bright conventional attention-grabbing style
stylish
vssnazzy
85 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

tends more toward loud bright display rather than refined quiet elegance
flashy
vssnazzy
69 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

tends to be less vulgar and less extravagantly attention-seeking
groovy
vssnazzy
  • Archaic
60 8.8

Very stylish and liked by many people

is less about hip enthusiasm and more about bright eye-catching ornamentation
chic
vssnazzy
57 3.5

Elegant and fashionable in a simple, modern way

is more brightly showy and less about quiet refined elegance
swanky
vssnazzy
  • Informal
18 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

is not as focused on imposing elegance or high-class ostentation
snappy
vssnazzy
  • Informal
17 3.8

Stylish and neat in appearance, often because of clothes or hair

leans more toward bold brightness and flash rather than quick neatness
spiffy
vssnazzy
  • Informal
16 7.8

Neat and stylish in appearance

is more about bright bold display rather than neat smart grooming
glitzy
vssnazzy
13 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

leans toward less superficial ornamentation and subtler visual appeal
showy
vssnazzy
8 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

appears less elaborate and less ostentatious in public display
splashy
vssnazzy
7 4.9

Very bright and showy to get attention but not in good taste

favours subtler display and avoids large attention-grabbing excesses
swank
vssnazzy
4 7.7

Fashionable and showy in a way that seems rich

places less emphasis on impressive elegance and more on bright fun
jazzy
vssnazzy
3 6.3

Bright and showy in style to attract attention

tends to use fewer bright showy elements and simpler effects
flash
vssnazzy
  • UK
3 7.4

Showy in a way meant to attract attention

is usually milder in attention-seeking and avoids obvious poor taste
glam
vssnazzy
2 4.5

Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details

relies less on shiny eye-catching elements and more on simple flash
kicky
vssnazzy
  • Informal
2 7.4

Lively and exciting in a bold, stylish way

is less about energy and more about bright showy visual decoration
zingy
vssnazzy
  • Informal
1 6.1

Being lively and sharp in a way that makes taste or talk exciting

is less about sharp lively tone and more about bold bright visual looks
schmancy
vssnazzy
  • Informal
1 9.6

Looking expensive or stylish in a showy, joking way

is less pretentious and more simply bright and attractive in style
swish
vssnazzy
  • UK
1 7.2

Being stylish and looking expensive

is less about luxury sophistication and more about flashy bright appeal
swaggy
vssnazzy
  • Slang
1 8.9

Looks stylish and confident in a cool way

is less about cool attitude and more about bright decorative attention-getting dress
supercool
vssnazzy
  • Informal
1 4.7

Very fashionable and liked by many people

emphasizes less extreme admiration and more visible bright showy display
zooty
vssnazzy
  • Archaic
9.9

Looks very fashionable and showy, often wearing bright clothes

tends to be less deliberately loud or exaggerated in appearance
zoot
vssnazzy
  • Archaic
9.7

Bright, bold, showy clothes or style that attract attention

relies less on bold color and extravagance in overall look
dashy
vssnazzy
  • Informal
9.2

Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way

tends to be less about lively flash and more about neat style
tinselly
vssnazzy
7.4

Shiny and showy but cheap, like tinsel

is less about glitter and more about bright stylish attractiveness overall
kippy
vssnazzy
  • UK
9.9

Having bright, stylish clothes or decorations that look showy for parties

is less informal and more about a bright flashy stylish look
spanky
vssnazzy
  • Informal
8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

focuses more on brightness and attention-grabbing style rather than cheerfulness
hotsy-totsy
vssnazzy
  • Archaic
9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

is usually less playful and more about bright showy attractiveness
cool and stylish
vssnazzy
  • Slang
3.4

Looking fashionable and attractive in a way people admire

leans toward louder bright elements that aim to attract visible attention
loudish
vssnazzy
  • Informal
6.7

Bright and a little showy in appearance

tends toward stronger brightness and more extreme attention-grabbing display
szish
vssnazzy
9.9

A little stylish in a simple modern way

is louder and bolder in visual presentation than this milder style

Antonyms

37 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

31 1.0

Not bright or shiny with weak colour

How Stylish

stylish
85 2.0
smart
127 2.4
snazzy
  • Informal
15 7.2
flashy
69 4.1
gaudy
22 5.5

Surface Forms

snazzy positive

Etymology

The word snazzy probably comes from mixing the English words snappy ('lively' or 'smart') and jazzy ('bright' or 'flashy'). A helpful way to remember it is to think of something that is both 'smart' and 'flashy', which is why snazzy means stylish and noticeable.