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snazz up

C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To make something look cooler, fancier, or more exciting.

Meanings

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."

Grammar: separable
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."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

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).

Commonly used with

outfit room presentation website design look

Forms

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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