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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˌspɪz.əˈɹɪŋk.təm/

Noun

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spizzerinctum (uncountable)

  1. (US, informal) Chutzpah, guts, nerve, or backbone.
  2. (US, informal) Determination, ardor, or zeal.