1 C1 idiomatic informal
To make something look more stylish, exciting, or visually appealing, especially by adding decorative or fashionable elements.
"She snazzed up her plain black dress with a sequined belt and gold earrings."
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snazz up
C1 informal separable transitive
To make something more attractive, exciting, or stylish, often in a bold or flashy way.
In plain English
To make something look cooler, fancier, or more exciting.
What does "snazz up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
To improve the attractiveness or energy of a space, product, or presentation.
"The marketing team snazzed up the company's website with new graphics and bolder colours."
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Usage tip
Informal and somewhat playful. More common in British English than American. Often used about clothing, rooms, or presentations. Derived from the adjective 'snazzy' (stylish, flashy).
Words that pair with "snazz up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
outfit room presentation website design look
How to conjugate "snazz up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
snazz up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
snazzes up
he/she/it
Past simple
snazzed up
yesterday
Past participle
snazzed up
have + pp
-ing form
snazzing up
continuous
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