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[ mok -see ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈmɒk si / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun Slang . courageous spirit and determination; perseverance: The pitcher showed his moxie in Sunday’s win.
vigor; verve; pep.
skill; know-how.
Origin of moxie An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink)
Words nearby moxie mowrah, mowrah fat, MOX, moxa, moxibustion, moxie , Moya, moyen âge, Moyle, Moyobamba, moz
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Example sentences from the Web for moxie Because of all that moxie , it’s hard to remember that Mayfield’s story is closer to that of Rudy, the ultimate underdog, than to a star quarterback like Peyton Manning, who was highly touted from an early age.
When Baker Mayfield Was a Walk-On | Nick Fouriezos| August 14, 2020| Ozy
And the CDC team that arrived to ensure they were properly trained and equipped found them in no need of moxie and dedication.
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He has a big personality made for TV, plenty of moxie , ego and mental sharpness.
Piers Morgan’s Comeback Strategy | Shelley Ross| February 27, 2014| DAILY BEAST
I do not mean to be disrespectful, but Lewis was as disrespectful as could be when he was young and full of moxie .
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The recipe is inexact; a crazy mix of luck, audacity, and moxie .
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She got the beauty, the brains, the wit—but most importantly, the moxie .
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I had never before seen or heard this bird, and its loud cackle in the woods about Moxie was a new sound to me.
Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and, Other Papers | John Burroughs
The woods about Moxie Lake were literally carpeted with Linna.
Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and, Other Papers | John Burroughs
Trout weighing four and five pounds have been taken at Moxie , but none of that size came to our hand.
Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and, Other Papers | John Burroughs
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British Dictionary definitions for moxie noun US and Canadian slang courage, nerve, or vigour
Word Origin for moxie from the trademark Moxie, a soft drink
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Words related to moxie fearlessness, spunk, boldness, toughness, guts, stamina, tenacity, fortitude, grit, nerve, gameness, prowess, daring, backbone, adventurousness, pluck, mettle, dash, audacity, determination