English Explanatory Dictionary

snazzy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Appealing or stylish in appearance or manner; classy, flashy.
  2. Of a person: elegant in dressing; of clothes: elegant, fashionable.
  3. Adept or ingenious in behaviour or operation; excellent, nifty.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnæzi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-snazzy.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-snazzy.wav

Word forms

snazzy snazzier snazziest

Etymology

Origin unknown; the following etymologies have been suggested: * A blend of sna(ppy) + (ja)zzy. * From Irish snas (“finish, polish; good appearance”) + English -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’).

Synonyms

cool smart dapper natty pizazzy

Antonyms

inelegant scruffy sloppy crappy duff lame naff rubbishy

Related words

snazztastic snazz up

Derived words

schnazzy shnazzy snazzily snazziness
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