pi*zazz or piz*zazz n. Informal
1. energy; vitality; vigor.
2. attractive style; dash; flair.
[1935-40, Amer.; orig. obscure]
Derived words
--pi*zazz'y, adj.
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piz*za n. pl. -zas
1. a baked, open-faced pie consisting of a thin layer of dough
topped with tomato sauce and cheese, and often peppers,
sausage, mushrooms, etc.Also called piz'za pie'.
[1930-35; < It pizza (var. pitta), perh. ult. < Gk;
cf. pétea bran, petítes bran bread]
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piz*ze*ri*a n. pl. -ri*as
1. a restaurant or bakery where pizzas are made and sold.
[1940-45; < It, = pizz (a) PIZZA + -eria - ERY]
