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moxie

[ mok-see ]

noun

Slang.
  1. courageous spirit and determination; perseverance:

    The pitcher showed his moxie in Sunday’s win.



moxie

/ ˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    courage, nerve, or vigour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of moxie1

An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of moxie1

from the trademark Moxie, a soft drink
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Thompson also showed some veteran moxie in the 62nd minute when Brazilian defender Tarciane tried to move the ball well forward before taking a free kick from deep in her team’s end.

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Ordaz also showed a bit of moxie midway through the first half Wednesday when he tangled with veteran Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón, who baited his young opponent all game.

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Will those affected and their supporters have the moxie and feel the urgency to engage in large-scale public protest?

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By moxie alone, he became Take That’s fan favorite, the cheeky one who would do anything for applause.

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From the choreography to the costumes and subversive jump scares, there’s so much moxie in every scene you just have to, well, grin.

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