noun
pizzazz
pih-ZAZ
noun
1
Lively energy, style, or flair.
"The dancer performed with real pizzazz, lighting up the whole stage."
"The presentation was accurate but lacked pizzazz."
How to Use Pizzazz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vibrant, exciting quality that makes something stand out.
Common pairings
add some pizzazz
full of pizzazz
lacks pizzazz
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Etymology
Likely coined as American slang, possibly in showbusiness circles, and spread by a 1930s fashion magazine.