moxie

[mok-see]

noun

Slang.

1. courageous spirit and determination; perseverance.

   The pitcher showed his moxie in Sunday’s win.

2. vigor; verve; pep.

3. skill; know-how.

moxie

/ ˈmɒksɪ /

noun

1. slang,  courage, nerve, or vigour

Word History and Origins

Origin of moxie¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink)

Word History and Origins

Origin of moxie¹

from the trademark Moxie, a soft drink

Example Sentences

I like your moxie and understand why bitcoin loyalists like you exist.

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It didn’t happen overnight, took a lot of moxie and grit, but we made it through.

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That moxie to still be involved despite his injury is one of the reasons why England like Bashir.

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Thompson also showed some veteran moxie in the 62nd minute when Brazilian defender Tarciane tried to move the ball well forward before taking a free kick from deep in her team’s end.

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Ordaz also showed a bit of moxie midway through the first half Wednesday when he tangled with veteran Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón, who baited his young opponent all game.

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• toughness