1 B2 idiomatic informal
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."
separable
jazz up
B2 informal separable transitive
To make something more attractive, lively, stylish, or exciting.
In plain English
make it look or feel more interesting
What does "jazz up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To make writing, speech, or a performance more interesting or energetic.
"She used a short video to jazz up her presentation."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To add jazz-like style or energy to something.
Actually means
make it look or feel more interesting
Usage tip
Common in everyday speech for design, writing, clothes, rooms, and presentations.
Words that pair with "jazz up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
presentation outfit room website menu design
How to conjugate "jazz up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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