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In some senses, moxie is marked as informal, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
moxie
/ˈmɒksi/
noun 3
Collocations
4ADJ.
little
VERB + MOXIE
give
MOXIE + NOUN
athletics, post-menopausal
ADV.
anyway
Definitions
noun
1
Nerve, spunk, strength of character.
“Most definitely not!” replied Ms. Summers, who quickly added that she admired the woman’s moxie and, anyway, the day was hot.
Aline Brosh McKenna, one of the creators of The CW TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, told a reporter in 2020: “I often say, ‘Lord, give me the moxie of a post-menopausal women^([sic]) who gives absolutely no fucks.’”
2
Verve.
As a girl she had speed and a knock-kneed moxie at athletics, and might have done more with it if she hadn't harvested all the glory already.
Yes it's true! / That you seem a little young to do the things that you do, / even with all that moxie you've got.
3
Wit, smarts, skill.
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“Most definitely not!” replied Ms. Summers, who quickly added that she admired the woman’s moxie and, anyway, the day was hot.
Wiktionary02
Aline Brosh McKenna, one of the creators of The CW TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, told a reporter in 2020: “I often say, ‘Lord, give me the moxie of a post-menopausal women^([sic]) who gives absolutel
Wiktionary03
As a girl she had speed and a knock-kneed moxie at athletics, and might have done more with it if she hadn't harvested all the glory already.
Wiktionary04
He's just a small-time thug, but if he had just a little more moxie, he could be a big-time boss.
Tatoeba · #385292005
I admire your moxie.
Tatoeba · #10737865Usage Notes
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