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What is the meaning of "ditch this jazz"?

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Rebecca

"Jazz" is not usually used as slang like it is here. This show is known for making up words or using words in unconventional ways. Jazz has most likely been used here instead of a swear word, such as "shit." To "ditch something" means to get rid of something/someone or to leave somewhere. We can thus understand "you wanna ditch this jazz?" as "do you wanna leave this shit (place)?" Ex: Let's ditch this party. I'm not having fun. Ex: She ditched her friend for her boyfriend.

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