Jazz up
verb
To make something more attractive or interesting by adding something to it.
She jazzed up the living room with some colorful pillows.
Often appears as...
- jazz up the room
- jazz up the outfit
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To make something appear more exciting or appealing than it really is.
They tried to jazz up the presentation with some animations.
Often appears as...
- jazz up the presentation
- jazz up the story
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To make something more attractive or interesting by adding something to it.
She jazzed up the living room with some colorful pillows.
Often appears as...
- jazz up the room
- jazz up the outfit
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To make something appear more exciting or appealing than it really is.
They tried to jazz up the presentation with some animations.
Often appears as...
- jazz up the presentation
- jazz up the story
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Color and Flair
Used when adding decorative elements or creative touches to something that is otherwise plain.
I decided to jazz up my jeans with some cool patches.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in casual conversation or writing, not in formal circumstances.
Let's jazz up this party with some funky music.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean change physically; it can also mean to make something more lively.
He jazzed up the evening by telling jokes.
Pro Tip 1/3Color and Flair
Used when adding decorative elements or creative touches to something that is otherwise plain.
I decided to jazz up my jeans with some cool patches.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in casual conversation or writing, not in formal circumstances.
Let's jazz up this party with some funky music.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean change physically; it can also mean to make something more lively.
He jazzed up the evening by telling jokes.
Pro Tip 1/3Color and Flair
Used when adding decorative elements or creative touches to something that is otherwise plain.
I decided to jazz up my jeans with some cool patches.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in casual conversation or writing, not in formal circumstances.
Let's jazz up this party with some funky music.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean change physically; it can also mean to make something more lively.
He jazzed up the evening by telling jokes.
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