pith and vinegar

A form of piss and vinegar — Exuberance or enthusiasm, especially to an excessive degree; bravado; youthful energy.

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Meanings

nounpith and vinegar (uncountable)
  1. euphemisticuncountableEuphemistic form of piss and vinegar.

    If you're a female, early to mid 30's, pulchritudinous, full of pith and vinegar and ready for something serious, send photo and phone - and let's talk!

    1990, New York Magazine, volume 23, number 36, page 119
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pith and vinegar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pith%20and%20vinegar

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