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pizazzy

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /pɪˈzæzi/
  • rhymes with -æzi

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, characterized by, or exhibiting pizazz.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flashy, zesty, snazzy, bedizened, blatant, blingish, brash, campy, catchpenny, chichi, chintzy, corny, crass, crude, flaunting, florid, flossy, froufrou, garish, gauche, gaudy, gay, glaring, gross, gussied up, hideous, kitsch, kitschy, loud, meretricious, naff, obtrusive, ostentatious, pizazzy, pretentious, ritzy, raffish, schlocky, showy, splendiferous, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, too much, trinkety, unbecoming, untasteful, vain, whorish, a la mode/à la mode, all the rage, chic, sassy, cool, dapper, done, elegant, fashionable, groovy, happening, hep, hip, in, in fashion, jaunty, modish, natty, on fleek, on trend, spiffing, spiffy, styleworthy, stylish, smart, tasteful, tippy, trendy, voguish, up-to-the-minute, with-it, zhoosh

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English pizazz Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English pizazzy From pizazz + -y.