pizzazz

/ pəˈzæz /

noun

1. informal.
   an attractive combination of energy and style; sparkle, vitality, glamour Also calledpazzazzpazazzpzazz

Word History and Origins

Origin of pizzazz¹

C20: origin obscure

Example Sentences

Here he showed that his character also includes determination, bravery and pizzazz to score a fabulous hundred.

From BBC

But sometimes the production tries to mask the problems of the book with empty theatrical pizzazz.

From Los Angeles Times

“I like big and bold and lots of pizzazz,” Apfel said in her documentary.

From Los Angeles Times

I’d argue that this is still “white people food” but with added pizzazz.

From Salon

Debunking or refuting their assertions often requires offering nuanced or technical information that doesn’t have the same pizzazz.

From Los Angeles Times