proper noun
moxie
a brand of bitter soft drink
She pours cold Moxie into a glass with ice.
Etymology
Moxie is the proprietary name of the soft drink. The word’s later association with energy or nerve developed from the brand, but the brand name’s ultimate origin is uncertain.
More examples
- Moxie has a distinctive bitter taste.
- He orders a bottle of Moxie with his sandwich.
- The store keeps Moxie on the shelf beside other sodas.