Feisty: meaning, definitions and examples

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feisty

 

[ ˈfaɪsti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,210, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.