snazz

snazz

An aspect, element, or degree of elegance, class, style, or excitement. I was thinking I might sew on some sequins around the bust to add a bit of snazz to the dress. The party was all right, I guess. It was just missing some snazz, you know?

snazz up

To make someone or something appear more exciting, interesting, dazzling, classy, or fancy. A noun or pronoun can be used between "snazz" and "up." You really should snazz yourself up a bit if you want to make a good first impression on your date. I decided to snazz up my outfit with a diamond necklace and some classy silk gloves. I always like to snazz up my popcorn with a bit of cinnamon and brown sugar.

See also: snazz, up

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snazz something up

Sl. to make something classy or exciting. Come on, let's try to snazz this up. What can I do to snazz up my face?

See also: snazz, up

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

snazz

and shnazz (snæz and ʃnæz)

n. class; glitter and excitement. The curtain opened on a dazzling display of snazz and bright lights.

snazz something up

tv. to make something classy or exciting. Come on, let’s try to snazz this up.

See also: snazz, something, up

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