Moxie definition
The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage.
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(slang) Courage, pluck, perseverance, etc.; guts.
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Aggressive energy; initiative.
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Skill; know-how.
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Moxie is a slang term for guts or attitude.
An example of moxie is what a student has who stands up to a cruel teacher.
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Origin of moxie
- From Moxie trademark for a soft drink with a strong flavor
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the name of an American patent medicine first manufactured about 1885.
From Wiktionary