pizazz

[ puh-zaz ]
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nounInformal.
  1. liveliness; vitality; vigor.

  2. attractive style; dash; flair.

Origin of pizazz

1
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin obscure
  • Sometimes piz·zazz .
  • Rarely pa·zazz .

Other words from pizazz

  • pi·zazz·y, adjective

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