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jazz around

verb

Simple meaning

Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure.

Pronunciation

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jazerownd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒæzɚˈaʊnd

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

  2. slangdated

    To have fun, play around; to waste time with frivolity.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

Used this way, jazz around is a specialist word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Clinical and detached

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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