piss and vinegar
(US, slang, vulgar) Exuberance or enthusiasm, especially to an excessive degree; bravado; youthful energy.
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(US, slang, vulgar) Exuberance or enthusiasm, especially to an excessive degree; bravado; youthful energy.
“I hated leaving Mort today. He was full of piss and vinegar this morning and I got to do lots of pets, cuddles, fetches, and rough housing. I checked my camera after I left and I got to see the zoomies I missed out on. I think another dog answered his barks.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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