jazz
gb/d͡ʒˈæz/ us/d͡ʒˈæz/
A2
English
~ 2700
dzsessz, jazz, feldob, hülyeség, meg ilyen hülyeségek
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
play [jazz]
She loves listening to live jazz at the local club.
Szeret élő dzsesszt hallgatni a helyi klubban.
The festival features jazz artists from around the world.
A fesztiválon a világ minden tájáról érkező dzsesszelőadók lépnek fel.
He plays piano in a jazz quartet.
Jazz has influenced many other types of music.
They danced to upbeat jazz all night.
Learner examples
I like jazz music.
Szeretem a dzsesszt.
My father plays jazz on the guitar.
Az apám dzsesszt játszik gitáron.
We went to hear jazz in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jazz' with any upbeat music, but it refers specifically to a musical style with certain characteristics like improvisation.
Meaning
A style of music
Collocations
jazz band
|jazz club
|jazz festival
|smooth jazz
|jazz musician
Synonyms
swing (A related style of jazz music popular in the 1930s and 1940s, but not all jazz is swing.)
Antonyms
classical music (An opposite in style and structure, as classical is usually composed and not improvised.)
Themes
music
|culture
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A kind of music with strong rhythms and often made up while playing.
A type of music that developed in the early 20th century, characterized by swing, improvisation, and strong rhythms.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
2
feldob
B1
Usage pattern:
jazz [something] up
We need to jazz up the presentation with some images.
Fel kell dobnunk a prezentációt néhány képpel.
She jazzed up her outfit with a colorful scarf.
Egy színes sállal dobta fel az öltözékét.
The chef jazzed up the dish by adding fresh herbs.
Learner examples
I will jazz up my room with new pictures.
Új képekkel fogom feldobni a szobámat.
He jazzed up his speech with funny stories.
Vicces történetekkel dobta fel a beszédét.
We can jazz up the party with lights.
Common mistake:
Learners may forget that 'jazz' as a verb is mostly used in informal contexts.
Meaning
Make more lively
Collocations
jazz up
|jazzed-up version
Synonyms
brighten (Similar meaning, but often refers to light or mood rather than style.)
Antonyms
dull (To make less lively or interesting.)
Themes
creativity
|daily life
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
To make something look or feel more fun or interesting.
To add energy, excitement, or style to something.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
hülyeség
B1
I don't have time for all that jazz.
Nincs időm erre a sok hülyeségre.
Stop talking about exercise plans and all that jazz—let's just go for a walk.
Ne beszélj az edzéstervekről meg ilyen hülyeségekről — menjünk inkább sétálni.
The meeting was full of small talk and other jazz.
Learner examples
I don’t want to hear all that jazz.
Nem akarom ezt a sok hülyeséget hallgatni.
He talks about money and all that jazz.
Pénzről meg ilyen hülyeségekről beszél.
They spoke about football and all that jazz.
Common mistake:
Learners may take 'all that jazz' literally, thinking it's about music, but it means 'and other similar things'.
Meaning
Nonsense talk or activity
Collocations
all that jazz
Synonyms
nonsense (A direct equivalent for meaningless talk.)
Antonyms
seriousness (Focus on important matters instead of trivial talk.)
Themes
communication
|daily_life
Definition
Talk or things that are not important or serious.
Informal talk or activity that is unimportant or not serious.
Grammar
Dictionary form
jazz
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈæz/
US/d͡ʒˈæz/
Syllables & stress
jazz (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (jazz)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: jazz
- Plural: jazz
Verb
- Base: jazz
- 3rd Person Singular: jazzes
- Present Participle: jazzing
- Past: jazzed
Word family
Forms
jazzes
verb
jazzing
verb
jazzed
verb
Core family
jazzy
adjective
Advanced or less common
jazziness
noun
Expressions
all that jazz
1/ˈɔl ðˈæt d͡ʒˈæz/
idiom
informal
And other similar things
Used to mean 'and other similar things'.
Examples
- We need to buy bread, milk, eggs, and all that jazz.
- He told me about his travels, adventures, and all that jazz.
jazz up
1/d͡ʒˈæz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Make something more lively
To make something more interesting or exciting.
Examples
- They jazzed up the room with bright colors.
- Let's jazz up the website with better photos.