 feisty |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] showing courage | |
| Synonyms: | spunky plucky | |
| Examples: | "the champion is faced with a feisty challenger" |
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| Related terms: | spirited | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] irritable and looking for trouble | |
| Synonyms: | touchy | |
| Examples: | "too touchy to make judicious decisions" |
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| Related terms: | ill-natured | |
| Similar spelling: |
feist feast fewest Festa |
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