What does it mean when a guy says you look "snazzy"?

[Anonymous]

I was out with a guy friend/our friend group tonight. We hang out once a week at the least most the time. So I wore an outfit I hadn't worn around him before. I usually wear basic blue jeans and basic shirts (normal t shirts/hoodies and such). Tonight, I decided to wear different pants (kind of jeans material but not blue jeans) and a nicer, yet still casual top. He gave me a hug as usual when I came in to say hello (he hugs me at the least 2-3 times every time we meet up).

When we were going to part ways and call it a night, he made his way over to me and gave me a big hug then said "well, YOU look snazzy tonight". I noted I had gotten some new clothes and the top I was wearing was one I picked up during that trip. I also said I had other colors and he seemed excited that I got the others too. Then after that, he asked if I'd be at our next outing and I said of course. He smiled and said he'd see me then, we told each other to drive safe and that was that.

I appreciated the apparent compliment... but I was also a little confused. He has never commented on/noticed/complimented my clothes before. And what does "snazzy" mean exactly? Does it mean he liked my outfit and thought I looked good? Did he mean he thought I was over-done or my outfit was too much? Opinions?

Note - NO it was NOT anything flashy or ridiculous. No glitter/sparkles. Not bright or neon. Very basic colors (black and white themed actually).

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He also calls me "my dear" a lot randomly. He just started that about a month ago. He will sometimes use my name with it as well (like "____ my dear" or "my dear ____"). He does it a lot now. Any thoughts on that?

[Mike_RN_AZ]

It's a word that was very popular at 1 time. It's means to be well dressed, have really stylish clothes on and generally look very good.

[Guy13]

Stylish, Flashy, Dressy-Sexy-Not Slutty… Got it ⁉️

[Guy13]

It would be like Aaron is wearing a super snazzy suit. Did you see Ann’s shoes?…Now, those are snazzy pair of shoes.
The graphics on the computer are snazzy…

[Asker]

So it's a good thing I take it then? Meaning he liked how I looked apparently? That's good to know lol

[Guy13]

It is a super good thing because not only do you have style…you look breath taking in it. I want to see you myself. To know and use snazzy is purposeful EVEN if it is a joking and lighthearted tone. I bet you he was pitching ⛺️…if you get my drift⁉️ Snazzy doesn’t disappear from a guys mind…especially if conservative nature. 👍

[Asker]

Lol that really helped me out. Thanks. Yes my outfit was not revealing at all. Nicer yet still casual solid black pants, and a pretty black and white sweater. No sparkles or anything. Not a top to show cleavage either. Everything was entirely covered. I did not have makeup on either (I am not a makeup person).

I figured it had to be good because this was the first time he ever mentioned anything regarding my outfit. I also didn't say anything to provoke it. I didn't immediately tell him I bought a few new pieces of clothes or ask what he thought of my new shirt. I only mentioned I had recently picked it up after he said I looked "snazzy" that night.

I'd be interested in seeing if I could score another compliment like that from him.

Would you assume he probably has began to like me beyond friendship? Based on this comment and a few other aspects, I'm starting to wonder. I mean he hugs me a lot. Every time we are together, he wants AT LEAST 2 hugs, sometimes it's more like 3 or 4. They are close, tight hugs. He always makes his way to me even in crowded areas and wants to talk. He smiles a lot and makes/holds eye contact often. He steals glances all the time while we're out with the group as well. I catch him looking at me quite often if we aren't close to each other. He has put his hands on my hip area before too after a hug and I tested to see what he would do if I did it to him. After a hug, I let my hands rest on his hips/waist and he didn't seem to mind a bit. He never flenched or tried to move away at all.

I'd like to explore that more and kind of see if he really does like me beyond friendship based off hugs and stuff. Any tips on that?

[Guy13]

Oh yeah and make sure he keep things covered so that imagination keeps working. Guys like curves and for me personally... a small waist and a petite or piece cut so shape is apparent. "I'm attractive and classy... everyone doesn't need to know"(junk hanging out all over the place)... And, if snazzy gets him a little more shapely..."she responds to that, maybe a billabong surfer stretch shirt" SNAZZY-going to hold onto that one. "Look at you, Tonight !! you do snazzy well, again"

[Asker]

I am small. I am considered petite - on the shorter side and a normal weight for my body build/height. I have a nice body in my opinion, but I do not flaunt it. I don't wear crop tops to expose my stomach in public. I don't wear short mini skirts in public. Instead, I opt for maxi skirts or knee length. I like my pants to fit nicely - I am very particular with those. I like them to be comfortable and not TOO tight, but I don't want them to be baggy either. I like the to accent my butt and stuff without being over-the-top. Tops are the same. I don't like anything too small and always keep my boobs put away. I don't wear revealing tops in public. I like them to be form-fitting without being too tight and I like them to be just long enough where they do cover me when I bend over or something to keep my underwear from accidentally showing.

I want to compliment him to see how he reacts to that. He does wear nice clothes. He isn't dressed to the nines in a suit or anything like that, but he has a nice sense of style and tends to do well at matching up his outfit choice. He keeps his hair neat as well and his cut looks exceptionally nice on him. It suits him very well.

I will also add that he has complimented my scent more than once. The first time, he sniffed the air and noted that someone smelled REALLY good and looked over and said "I think it's you". He came to investigate and it was confirmed that it was indeed my perfume he was smelling. He commented on how much he loved that fragrance. He did it again a few visits later. I was wearing the same perfume (literally my go-to scent that I wear daily and adore) and when he went in for a goodbye hug, he commented that I was smelling nice as usual wearing that scent he likes.

I definitely want to explore this more and see if he really does like me beyond friendship. So any/all tips would be fantastic.

Thanks a ton for all your input! You've been great so far!

[Guy13]

"I'm watching my dream girl" pass me by. Make sure the seams line-up on shoulder. It has been a pleasure simply to engage Classy. "Be a good girl... don't do anything I wouldn't do" You can tell me all about it too-I can handle it ;-)

[Asker]

Haha why thank you! I'm seeing him tonight, so I hope it goes well!

[Asker]

Also, any tips on the texting situation? He NEVER texts me. I have tried texting him a couple times (like 3). He did text back the initial time and now he never answered again. I've tried a couple more times (spaced out a good bit so it wasn't like constant hounding)... and he doesn't ever respond, so I've given up and quit texting. Yet he STILL does all the stuff I've mentioned in person.

In person, he acts very interested. Eye contact, hugging that seems excessive for "just friends", resting his hands on my waist, letting me rest my hands on his waist (and not flinching or trying to pull away when I do it), tons of smiling, the compliments on my perfume and now clothing. So with all that... why would he not text me? I'd love for us to text even just here and there between our usual meetings. It'd be a nice way to keep in touch more and feel out the situation more.

With him never texting, it makes me feel like maybe he's NOT into me... yet all this stuff I've mentioned goes on. It creates a lot of mixed signals/blurred lines and makes me really second guess stuff.

For the record, the texts I've tried have been simple and basic. No weird stuff. No annoying stuff. Simple things like "I enjoyed seeing you tonight", "looking forward to seeing you ____ date", etc. Casual things to attempt to get us talking a bit more and to see how he'd react. It kind of made me a little disappointed when he stopped texting. I was glad he responded that first time I tried but wondered why he stopped after that. When he did reply, he was really sweet with his response and sent me emojis too (including hearts).

I don't know if maybe he's nervous/shy or what but it sucks to have confusing/mixed signals.