HyperDic: feisty

English > 2 senses of the word feisty:
ADJECTIVEallfeisty, plucky, spunkyshowing courage
allfeisty, huffy, thin-skinned, touchyquick to take offense
feisty > pronunciation
Soundsfay'stiy
Rhymesability ... zloty: 638 rhymes with tiy...
English > feisty: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningshowing courage.
Example"the champion is faced with a feisty challenger"
Synonymsplucky, spunky
BroaderspiritedDisplaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
Spanishbatallador, valiente
English > feisty: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningQuick to take offense.
Synonymshuffy, thin-skinned, touchy
BroadersensitiveSusceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
Spanishenfadadizo, enojadizo, susceptible

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