pizazz

pizazz
pizazz also pizzaz; pizzazz, 1937, probably originally college or show-biz slang.
Pizazz, to quote the editor of the Harvard Lampoon, is an indefinable dynamic quality, the je ne sais quoi of function; as for instance, adding Scotch puts pizazz into a drink. Certain clothes have it, too. ["Harper's Bazaar," March 1937]

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  • pizazz — ☆ pizazz or pizzazz [pi zaz′ ] n. [orig. echoic of engine roar] Informal 1. energy, vigor, vitality, spirit, etc. 2. smartness, style, flair, etc. Slang pizazzy adj. pizzazzy …   English World dictionary

  • pizazz — noun see pizzazz …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • pizazz — pizazzy, adj. /peuh zaz /, n. Informal. 1. energy; vitality; vigor. 2. attractive style; dash; flair. Also, pizzazz. [1935 40, Amer.; orig. obscure] * * * …   Universalium

  • pizazz — see pizzazz …   English dictionary

  • pizazz — pi·zazz || pɪ zæz n. courage, daringness; vitality, spunk , pep …   English contemporary dictionary

  • pizazz — pi·zazz …   English syllables

  • pizazz — pi•zazz or piz•zazz [[t]pəˈzæz[/t]] n. Informal. 1) cvb inf energy; vitality; vigor 2) cvb inf attractive style; dash; flair • Etymology: 1935–40, amer.; orig. obscure …   From formal English to slang

  • pizazz — n. (also pizzazz, pzazz etc.) sl. verve, energy, liveliness, sparkle. * * * noun see pizzazz * * * pizazzy, adj. /peuh zaz /, n. Informal. 1. energy; vitality; vigor. 2. attractive style; …   Useful english dictionary

  • PZX — Pizazz Plus Swap file (Computing » File Extensions) * PITTSTON Company (now Pittston Brinks, PZB) (Business » NYSE Symbols) …   Abbreviations dictionary

  • Список расширений имени файла/P — / * A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Примечание: Поскольку расширение имени файла может быть любым, представленный список не является полным …   Википедия

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