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pizzazz.

Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɪˈzæz/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.

    uncountable
    The show had a lot of pizzazz, with glittering costumes and upbeat music.
Where this word comes from

Probably originally college or showbusiness slang in the United States, then popularized in the American fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar in the 1930s: see the quotation.

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