pizzazz

noun

piz·​zazz pə-ˈzaz How to pronounce pizzazz (audio)
variants or pizazz
: the quality of being exciting or attractive: such as
a
pizzazzy adjective
or pizazzy

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

The young actress has a lot of pizzazz. The song has plenty of pizzazz.
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As temperatures in Middle Tennessee start to increase, the insect has decided to make its grand return with an extra bit of pizzazz. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 If only there were a Hall of Fame coach with New York pizzazz, a win-now mentality, already under the Knicks’ nose … who might still regret leaving them 40 years ago. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025 All 28 guest rooms and suites are designed with co-owner Liz Biden's pizzazz, featuring antiques, crystal chandeliers, and contemporary African art from Biden's personal collection. Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025 At times the camera operator exhibits more pizzazz than the actors. Neal Justin, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pizzazz

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizzazz was in 1937

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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzazz. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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