pizzazz

noun

piz·​zazz pə-ˈzaz How to pronounce pizzazz (audio)
variants or pizazz
: the quality of being exciting or attractive: such as
a
pizzazzy adjective
or pizazzy

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

The young actress has a lot of pizzazz. The song has plenty of pizzazz.
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Everything is easy to find, but the app and admin functions lack some pizzazz. John Brandon, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2025 This year, Gen Z and Millennials are expected to reinvent classic sodas with extra pizzazz. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Drizzle a little pesto onto your bowl of soup to add pizzazz. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 For some extra pizzazz, Moss carried a leopard print bucket bag. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pizzazz

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizzazz was in 1937

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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzazz. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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