pizzazz

/ pəˈzæz /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pizzazz¹

C20: origin obscure

Example Sentences

A little Stokowski-like pizzazz that accompanied Rachmaninoff’s recording might not have hurt in the long Second Symphony, but even so, this was, like Chan’s concert, a fulfilling Bowl evening.

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His innings was one of patience, poise and pizzazz.

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Like many of the drag queens on the show, The Vivienne was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking, but she also had something more: pizzazz.

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Here he showed that his character also includes determination, bravery and pizzazz to score a fabulous hundred.

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But sometimes the production tries to mask the problems of the book with empty theatrical pizzazz.

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