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
pizzazzy adjective
or pizazzy

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

The young actress has a lot of pizzazz. The song has plenty of pizzazz.
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Many lettuce varieties offer different leaf colors and shapes, so plant several to add pizzazz to your garden and your salads. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026 Look to opalescent chrome powders, which can shift from pink to blue to green and give a milky white manicure underneath some unexpected pizzazz. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026 Rear headrest pillows, Nappa leather piping and chrome accents on the B-pillar air vents add more pizzazz to the luxurious interior. James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Here's another example of an outdoor movie theater setup that will add pizzazz to the backyard. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pizzazz

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 2026.

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