jazz up

B2 informal separable transitive

In simple words

make it look or feel more interesting

Literal meaning: To add jazz-like style or energy to something.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

common

To improve the appearance or style of something so it seems more lively or attractive.

"We added bright cushions to jazz up the living room."

Grammar: separable

2 B2 idiomatic informal

common

To make writing, speech, or a performance more interesting or energetic.

"She used a short video to jazz up her presentation."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Common in everyday speech for design, writing, clothes, rooms, and presentations.

presentation outfit room website menu design

Base

jazz up

I/you/we/they

3rd person

jazzes up

he/she/it

Past simple

jazzed up

yesterday

Past participle

jazzed up

have + pp

-ing form

jazzing up

continuous

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