noun
pizzazz
pih-ZAZ
Pizzazz (noun) means Lively energy, style, or flair. Example: “The dancer performed with real pizzazz, lighting up the whole stage.”
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Lively energy, style, or flair.
"As they prepare for Sunday's telling match with Newcastle, Southampton are 12th in the table and their new manager, Mauricio Pellegrino, has introduced such pizzazz that they have mustered five goals in seven league matches."
— Paul Doyle (2017)
"The dancer performed with real pizzazz, lighting up the whole stage."
"The presentation was accurate but lacked pizzazz."
"The show had a lot of pizzazz, with glittering costumes and upbeat music."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pizzazz” mean?
The word “pizzazz” means lively energy, style, or flair. In plain terms, a vibrant, exciting quality that makes something stand out.
How do you pronounce “pizzazz”?
“Pizzazz” is pronounced pih-ZAZ (/pɪˈzæz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pizzazz” in a sentence?
Here is “pizzazz” used in a sentence: “The dancer performed with real pizzazz, lighting up the whole stage.”
What part of speech is “pizzazz”?
“Pizzazz” is a noun.
Where does the word “pizzazz” come from?
The word “pizzazz” dates back to around 1930. Likely coined as American slang, possibly in showbusiness circles, and spread by a 1930s fashion magazine.
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