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moxie (noun)

moxie /ˈmɑːksi/ noun

moxie

/ˈmɑːksi/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of MOXIE

[noncount] US, informal + old-fashioned

1

: the ability to be active : energy

full of moxie [=pep]

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2

: courage or determination

He showed a lot of moxie in questioning the policy.

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