Meaning & use
spizzerinctum
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Informal American term for vitality, ambition, or the drive to succeed.
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The old coach always told his players they needed more spizzerinctum to win.
Despite her age, she still had plenty of spizzerinctum for new adventures.
A note on using this word
This colorful, invented-sounding word dates to 19th-century American slang and was reportedly a favorite of President Harry Truman.
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