moxie

We have a lot of words for “courage” and “fortitude,” but moxie is one of our favorites. The word started out as the name of a 19th-century soft drink that was consumed after a shot of cocaine and claimed to boost your nerve, often referred to as a moxie, it was so catchy that people began using it to describe boldness of every flavor. If you’re powering through a challenge or powering up to defeat a foe or opp or just standing up for what’s right, you’ve got moxie.

Origin of  An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink) formally under Coca-Cola. – also see Molly, Moxies younger sister.

Example: The moxie of Royce Williams was worth elevating for several more reasons.

How to use: The Dark Knight, García HaWayne was often found vibing out with a martini before confronting villans because he needed all the moxie he could muster.