spizzerinctum

English

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• IPA^(key): /ˌspɪz.əˈɹɪŋk.təm/

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Noun

spizzerinctum (uncountable)

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