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zoot

zoot

9.7
Bright, bold, showy clothes or style that attract attention
  • adjective
  • Archaic
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  • The musician was known for his zoot look, always wearing bright and bold clothes.

Examples

  • Her zoot style made her stand out in the crowd at the festival.

  • He arrived at the dance in a zoot outfit that turned everyone's head.

  • His zoot suit turned heads at the party.

  • She wore a zoot dress with bright colors.

  • He arrived at the dance in a zoot outfit that turned everyone's head.

  • Her zoot style made her stand out in the crowd at the festival.

  • The musician was known for his zoot look, always wearing bright and bold clothes.

Synonyms

flashy
vszoot
69 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

keeps attention drawing style but lacks a negative taste judgment
flamboyant
vszoot
35 6.5

Being very bright and showy to attract attention

shares the standout quality but focuses more on bold color extravagance
snazzy
vszoot
  • Informal
15 7.2

Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention

leans more toward bold colors and over-the-top extravagance rather than neat style
glitzy
vszoot
13 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

is similar but stresses bolder colors and more extreme extravagance
showy
vszoot
8 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

is equally attention grabbing but specifically highlights bold colors and extravagance
splashy
vszoot
7 4.9

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

keeps bold display but emphasizes stylish extravagance over poor taste
flash
vszoot
  • UK
3 7.4

Showy in a way meant to attract attention

keeps the showy aim but stresses flamboyant color and stylish flair
glam
vszoot
2 4.5

Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details

is more about loud colors and extreme extravagance than polished glamour
zooty
vszoot
  • Archaic
9.9

Looks very fashionable and showy, often wearing bright clothes

is the same extravagant color and style focus but in original slang form
dashy
vszoot
  • Informal
9.2

Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way

is flashier and more extreme in color and overall extravagance
screamy
vszoot
8.0

Very bright or loud in style to attract attention

is similarly attention seeking but with inventive bold colors rather than shock
loudish
vszoot
  • Informal
6.7

Bright and a little showy in appearance

is stronger and more extravagant in color and overall style

Compounds

zoot suit
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A showy men's suit from the 1930s and 1940s with a long jacket and wide trousers

How Stylish

flashy
69 4.1
zoot
  • Archaic
9.7
showy
8 3.2
stylish
85 2.0
smart
127 2.4
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

zoot positive
zootier comparative
zootiest superlative

Etymology

Zoot comes from the name of the flashy zoot suit, a long jacket with very wide trousers worn by jazz players in the 1940s, so the word means 'flashy' or 'showy' in style.