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- Dictionarymoxie/ˈmɒksi/
noun
- 1. force of character, determination, or nerve: informal North American "when you've got the moxie, you need the clothes to match"
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The meaning of MOXIE is energy, pep. How to use moxie in a sentence. Did you know?
Moxie deals with an attractive repeat customer, disappointment, and depression, although the story remains humorous and enjoyable.
noun [ U ] US informal (also moxy) us / ˈmɑːk.si / uk / ˈmɒk.si / Add to word list. confidence and determination: It took some moxie to talk Pat into making that change. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Confidence & self-assurance. amour propre. aplomb. assertively. assertiveness. dogmatism. dogmatist. empowered. feel certain. fierce.
moxie in British English. (ˈmɒksɪ ) noun. US and Canadian slang. courage, nerve, or vigour. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. from the trademark Moxie, a soft drink.
The word moxie comes from a soft drink named Moxie that tastes like sugary cough medicine and claimed it would “build up your nerve.” Someone who is brave enough to drink an entire can of that curious beverage clearly has moxie.
Moxie definition: courageous spirit and determination; perseverance. See examples of MOXIE used in a sentence.
Definition of moxie noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage. 2. Aggressive energy; initiative: "His prose has moxie, though it rushes and stumbles from a pent-up surge" (Patricia Hampl). 3. Skill; know-how. [From Moxie, trademark for a soft drink with a strong flavor.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
A complete guide to the word "MOXIE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
MOXIE meaning: 1 : the ability to be active energy; 2 : courage or determination
