pizzazz

noun

piz·​zazz pə-ˈzaz How to pronounce pizzazz (audio)
variants or pizazz
Synonyms of pizzazz
: the quality of being exciting or attractive: such as
a
: glamour
b
: vitality sense 1
pizzazzy adjective
or pizazzy
pə-ˈza-zē How to pronounce pizzazz (audio)

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The young actress has a lot of pizzazz. The song has plenty of pizzazz.
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Danielsen Lie was cast as Philip, who outpaces his best friend in the pursuit of literary success only to unravel with equal pizzazz. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 This isn’t a wearable designed to be under the spotlight, and therefore low weight is more important than design pizzazz. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Mextly Couzin’s lighting ushers in old-fashioned Broadway pizzazz when needed. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 And don’t forget to wear these star earrings to add a little pizzazz to this festive off-duty outfit. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pizzazz

Word History

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Aug. 2026.

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