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\"\"[mok<\/b>-see]<\/a><\/p>\n

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noun slang\u00a0 <\/strong>courageous spirit and determination; perseverance. vigor; verve; pep.<\/fieldset>
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EXPLANATION<\/br>\n

We have a lot of words for “courage” and “fortitude,” but\u00a0moxie\u00a0<\/b>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,<\/b> 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<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Origin of\u00a0 <\/strong>An Americanism first recorded in 1925\u201330; after Moxie, a trademark (name of a soft drink) formally under Coca-Cola. – also see Molly, Moxies younger sister.<\/p>\n

Example: <\/strong>The moxie of Royce Williams was worth elevating for several more reasons.<\/p>\n

How to use: <\/b>The Dark Knight, Garc\u00eda HaWayne was often found vibing out with a martini before confronting villans because he needed all the moxie he could muster.<\/p>\n<\/fieldset>\n\n\n\n\n

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