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BEZAZZ is a variant spelling of pizzazz, meaning glamour, vitality, or the quality of being exciting and attractive.
35
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
BEZAZZ is an alternative spelling of pizzazz (also pizazz, pzazz), representing that indefinable quality of excitement, energy, and stylish charm. It captures the essence of something that has flair, vigor, and an attractive dynamism that draws attention. Originally emerging from 1930s American slang, bezazz embodies the jazz age spirit of energetic sophistication. It describes that special something that makes a person, place, or thing stand out with vibrant appeal.The multiple spellings reflect its playful origins:
The etymology of bezazz is delightfully uncertain, adding to its mystique. The word first appeared around 1937, reportedly coined by the Harvard Lampoon as pure invention - a word that sounds like what it means. The original spelling was "pizazz," introduced to wider audiences through Harper's Bazaar magazine in the 1930s. The magazine's editor wrote: "Pizazz is an indefinable dynamic quality, the je ne sais quoi of function." The "bezazz" variant may have emerged through: 1. Phonetic play on the buzzing 'z' sounds 2. Influence of similar words like "razzmatazz" 3. Natural linguistic variation of a playful term The proliferation of spellings reflects the word's informal, jazzy origins and its resistance to standardization.
Having exceptional energy and style
Make more exciting or attractive
The element that adds excitement
Missing energy or flair
•BEZAZZ contains two Z tiles, making it worth at least 28 points just from the Zs
•Diana Vreeland, legendary Vogue editor, popularized "pizzazz" in fashion writing
•The word has more accepted spelling variants than almost any other English word
•Jazz musicians in the 1940s used "bezazz" to describe particularly energetic performances
"The new restaurant has real bezazz - from the neon signs to the live jazz band."
"She added bezazz to her presentation with dynamic animations and vibrant colors."
Plural
bezazz (uncountable)
Adjective
bezazzy
Verb
bezazzle (informal)
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Total base points: 35 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 4
BEZAZZ is a Scrabble player's delight with double Z scoring: - Two Z tiles = 20 base points minimum - Look for Triple Letter squares for the Zs - Can be extended to BEZAZZED or BEZAZZES in some dictionaries - Often played as a surprise when opponents expect PIZZAZZ - Excellent for using duplicate Z tiles
Bezazz epitomizes American linguistic creativity - a made-up word that perfectly captures a feeling. Its Jazz Age origins and fashion magazine popularization reflect 20th century American cultural confidence.
Remember: one Z in middle, two at end
Always double Z at the end
Starts with BE not BA
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