mox

noun — 2 senses

mox

noun

Etymology Clipping of moxie.

1

Slang Energy, vigor, courage, pluck.

2

Fantasy, Video games A gemstone with magical properties.

Roleplaying games

  • WE MADE IT UP The word "mox" was derived from the English slang term "moxie." In case you didn't know, "moxie" has long been associated with energy and vigor. The origin of this word traces back to the early 1930s, when America's most popular soft drink was called Moxie.1999 January 23, The Duelist (magazine), volume 6, number 1, page 103:
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