First Known Use: 1930
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moxie
moxie
noun mox·ie \ˈmäk-sÄ“\
: the ability to be active
: courage or determination
Full Definition of MOXIE
2
:Â courage, determination
3
:Â know-how
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Examples of MOXIE
- He showed a lot of moxie in questioning the policy.
- <it was old-fashioned military moxie that got medical supplies to the disaster site in record time>
Origin of MOXIE
from Moxie, a trademark for a soft drink
Related to MOXIE
- Synonyms
- chops, expertise, know-how, experience, proficiency, savvy, skills
- Antonyms
- inexperience
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