jazz
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To destroy; to ruin.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You’ve gone and jazzed it now!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jazz” mean?
To destroy; to ruin.
Is “jazz” formal or informal?
jazz is generally slang.