jazz up
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make gaudy and bright.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: liven up, enliven, brighten up, brighten; gaudify
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make more interesting by additions.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To give a rhythm or melody reminiscent of jazz.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jazz up” mean?
To make gaudy and bright.
Is “jazz up” formal or informal?
jazz up is generally informal.