pizzazz
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7.9
- noun
- /pɪˈzæz/
:
chispa
- You have pizzazz, my friend.
- add pizzazz
- a little pizzazz
- a lot of pizzazz
We want color, pizzazz, spice, fun.
- We want color, pizzazz, spice, fun.
- Like give it the extra pizzazz all right well on to the last dress for me.
- Because both of them, both houses alike and dignity, sort of have their own flair and their own spunk and pizzazz.
- The grandiose zazu and pizzazz of a narcissistic person is actually quite appealing to a person who has a histrionic personality style.
- You don't have the guts, the pizzazz that do or die sparkle.
- Has like some pizzazz, like if Khloe Kardashian wouldn't wear it and I like it.
Examples
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- Something with a little pizzazz, you know?
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Your infographic needs some pizzazz if it's to hold people's attention for more than a couple of seconds.
Blog text (11) -
Link, you really showed a lot of pizzazz in that photo shoot.
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Just kind of give me a little more shape and pizzazz, if you will.
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We are talking style and pizzazz.
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We want color, pizzazz, spice, fun.
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It's the boyfriend jacket with a little more structure and some added pizzazz!
Blog text (23) -
The publicity for both the ensemble and the program should have lots of pizzazz.
Academic text (2001) -
Many cities, although not all, are recovering their pizzazz and becoming attractive and vigorous in ways they weren't ten or twenty years ago.
Academic text (2001) -
Tatyana whirls around with strength and pizzazz, her chin lifted in a haughty pose.
Synonyms
17
8.3
A strong energy or appeal that makes something more exciting
9
7.0
Active energy and strong enthusiasm that makes someone take action
5
3.7
An attractive, stylish quality that many people admire
4
7.2
A lively, exciting energy in a person or thing
2
7.9
A lively, exciting quality that makes someone or something stand out
2
8.8
A lively energy in the way someone speaks, plays, or moves
2
4.6
Lively excitement and public interest around a person or event
1
9.6
A bright, exciting show that tries to impress or confuse people
1
7.1
A fun, fashionable quality that makes people or things seem attractive
A lively, attractive quality that shows energy and style
How Lively
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pizzazz may come from a playful mix of sounds — think of the word jazz (music full of 'energy') with an extra piz added to make it sparkle. So, pizzazz now means a lively, stylish 'sparkle' or energy that makes someone or something exciting.