pizazz
or piz·zazz
[ puh-zaz ]
/ pəˈzæz /
noun Informal.
energy; vitality; vigor.
attractive style; dash; flair.
Origin of pizazz
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin obscure
OTHER WORDS FROM pizazz
pi·zazz·y, adjectiveWords nearby pizazz
Example sentences from the Web for pizzazz
Marco Zanini delivered a collection for Rochas that was flirty and feminine with a bit of pizzazz.
The Texas governor has executive experience, conservative cred, success generating jobs, and pizzazz.
Yet over and over Mr. Pawlenty has been intent on trying to offer us pizzazz.
Peel off and place for a touch of pizzazz: clowns, penguins, teddy bears, etc.
British Dictionary definitions for pizzazz
pizzazz
pizazz
/ (pəˈzæz) /
noun
informal
an attractive combination of energy and style; sparkle, vitality, glamour
Also called: pazzazz, pazazz, pzazz
Word Origin for pizzazz
C20: origin obscure