moxie
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8.8
- noun
- /ˈmɑːksi/
- Informal
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- You showed a lot of moxie by speaking out against the unfair treatment.
- get moxie
- a lot of moxie
- plenty of moxie
And Miss Demi from Euphoria also has that hot moxie that Madonna had.
- And Miss Demi from Euphoria also has that hot moxie that Madonna had.
- The reason is that we really like Paul's moxie.
- It takes a lot of authenticity and moxie to just be open and honest about these situations.
- All this, all this transdisciplinary moxie has guided the way he works with institutions across the country.
- And if there's anybody that has the imagination, the hutzpah, the moxie and the wherewithal to carry that torch, it's you Shut up.
- He would like do artwork on it and I was like, that's moxie.
Examples
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The political and business case for moxie has never been stronger.
Blog text (21) -
You got a lot of moxie, kid, I'll give you that.
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You got a lot of moxie, standing up to the police like that.
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You got serious moxie, kid.
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I like your moxie, kid.
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Do any of you have the moxie to do anything about it?
Blog text (30) -
Matt, where did you get that moxie?
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But let's be clear, if you want to influence, if you want to lead, you need moxie.
Blog text (21) -
Even without major resources, a surplus of moxie can easily override a lack of money or connections.
Blog text (12) -
I'll say one thing for you Patty, you've got moxie.
Synonyms
72
9.9
Courage and determination in difficult situations
56
3.7
The strength or courage to do what is difficult
34
5.3
Courage to keep going when things are hard
15
8.1
Being brave and using common sense to act and solve problems
2
3.7
Courage to do something difficult even when you feel afraid
1
5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A low evergreen shrub that grows in cool northern places and has small white flowers and soft white seeds
How Courageous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moxie comes from an American drink called Moxie that was sold as a 'medicine' in the late 1800s and promised to give people 'nerve' and energy. Because the drink was said to make you bold, people began using moxie to mean courage and determination, and one story says the name may come from an Abenaki word meaning 'dark water'.