pizzazz

pizazz

/ (pəˈzæz) /

noun

informal an attractive combination of energy and style; sparkle, vitality, glamour: Also called: pazzazz, pazazz, pzazz

Origin of pizzazz

C20: origin obscure

Words Nearby pizzazz

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How to use pizzazz in a sentence

Marco Zanini delivered a collection for Rochas that was flirty and feminine with a bit of pizzazz.
Rochas's Sweet Tooth | Alice Cavanagh | September 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Does he have enough pizzazz to broaden his base and enough agility to survive the coming wave of opposition attacks?
Mitt Romney in a Squeaker in Iowa’s GOP Caucuses | Howard Kurtz | January 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
And historically they have been allowed more pizzazz, more personal flair.
Herman Cain's Power Suit | Robin Givhan | November 4, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Texas governor has executive experience, conservative cred, success generating jobs, and pizzazz.
How Perry Could Win | Jill Lawrence | July 29, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Yet over and over Mr. Pawlenty has been intent on trying to offer us pizzazz.
The Next GOP Cattle Call | | June 13, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

Peel off and place for a touch of pizzazz: clowns, penguins, teddy bears, etc.
Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers Part One and Part Two | Arthur Bent

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