jazz

noun
UK /dʒæz/
US /dʒæz/

A kind of music with lively rhythms that often has players making up the notes as they go.

We listened to jazz at the outdoor concert on Saturday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of dance performed to jazz music.

She takes jazz dance classes every Tuesday.

3. Lively energy or excitement.

The party really had some jazz to it.

4. Slang for empty or insincere talk.

Don't give me that jazz about being too busy.

5. To make something more lively or interesting.

They jazzed up the old song with new beats.