moxie

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈmɒksi/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(mok′sē)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
mox•ie  (mok′sē),USA pronunciation n. [Slang.]
  1. Slang Termsvigor;
    verve;
    pep.
  2. Slang Termscourage and aggressiveness;
    nerve.
  3. Slang Termsskill;
    know-how.
  • after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink) 1925–30, American.


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