[1935–40, Amer.; orig. obscure]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Arts and Crafts Movement, Rhodesian ridgeback, complementation, gangbuster, unit trust
Examples of 'pizazz' in a sentence
pizazz
His side have panic in abundance, but no pizazz.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This fresh, fruity, simple white oozes soft, musky, off-dry, hot-house grape pizazz with wide festive appeal.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Salt might give your food pizazz but in sea water it's not great for your locks.
The Sun (2012)
The apartment-style accommodation is basic but what it lacked in pizazz it made up for in location.