moxie

noun3

1. •
   (US, informal) Nerve, spunk, strength of character.

   • “Most definitely not!” replied Ms. Summers, who quickly added that she admired the woman’s moxie and, anyway, the day was hot. — 2021
2. •
   (US, informal) Wit, smarts, skill.
3. •
   (US, informal) Verve.

   • As a girl she had speed and a knock-kneed moxie at athletics, and might have done more with it if she hadn't harvested all the glory already. — 1971