"pizazzy" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /pɪˈzæzi/ Forms: pizazzier [comparative], more pizazzy [comparative], pizazziest [superlative], most pizazzy [superlative]
Rhymes: -æzi Etymology: pizazz + -y Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pizazz|y|id2=adjectival}} pizazz + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er|more}} pizazzy (comparative pizazzier or more pizazzy, superlative pizazziest or most pizazzy)
  1. (informal) Of, characterized by, or exhibiting pizazz. Tags: informal Synonyms: flashy, zesty, snazzy, gaudy, fashionable, pizzazzy
    Sense id: en-pizazzy-en-adj-nHmSMuto Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y (adjectival)

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