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Definition of moxie

moxie

/ˈmɑːk.si/
mox · ie
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• noun

1

North American Force of character, determination, or nerve; the ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage.

Example

"It took a lot of moxie for the young journalist to question the committee so directly."

2

North American Aggressive energy, vigor, or practical know-how and initiative.

Example

"With her entrepreneurial moxie and industry experience, she quickly turned the struggling bakery around."

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• Rhymes for moxie

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a genericized trademark from Moxie Nerve Food, an early American carbonated beverage marketed as a health tonic by Dr. Augustin Thompson in 1876.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moxie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moxie
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