Feisty: meaning, definitions and examples
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feisty
[ ˈfaɪsti ]
a feisty attitude
Having a lively, determined, and courageous attitude or character.
Synonyms
bold, fierce, plucky, spirited, spunky
Examples of usage
- She has a feisty personality that always stands out in a crowd.
- Despite her small size, the feisty little dog was not afraid to stand up to bigger animals.
feisty debate
Showing strong, determined, and sometimes aggressive behavior in a discussion or argument.
Synonyms
argumentative, combative, contentious, contrary, quarrelsome
Examples of usage
- The feisty debate between the two politicians lasted for hours.
- She is known for her feisty arguments and never backs down easily.
Translations
Translations of the word "feisty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 briguento
🇮🇳 झगड़ालू
🇩🇪 streitsüchtig
🇮🇩 galak
🇺🇦 задирливий
🇵🇱 kłótliwy
🇯🇵 喧嘩っ早い
🇫🇷 querelleur
🇪🇸 belicoso
🇹🇷 kavgacı
🇰🇷 싸움 좋아하는
🇸🇦 مشاكس
🇨🇿 hádavý
🇸🇰 hádavý
🇨🇳 好斗的
🇸🇮 prepirljiv
🇮🇸 stríðinn
🇰🇿 ұрысқақ
🇬🇪 მოჩხუბარი
🇦🇿 döyüşkən
🇲🇽 belicoso
Word origin
The word 'feisty' originated in the United States around the mid-19th century. It is believed to be derived from the word 'feist', meaning a small dog, which comes from the German 'fist', meaning 'stink'. Over time, 'feisty' evolved to describe a lively, determined, and courageous attitude or behavior in humans.