Definitions for feistyˈfaɪ sti
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
feist•yˈfaɪ sti(adj.)feist•i•er, feist•i•est.
full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky.
Category: Common Vocabulary
ill-tempered; pugnacious.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of feisty:
1895–1900, Amer.; feist+-y1
feist′i•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
feisty, plucky, spunky(adj)
showing courage
"the champion is faced with a feisty challenger"
huffy, thin-skinned, feisty, touchy(adj)
quick to take offense
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
feisty(adjective)ˈfaɪ sti
determined and without fear
a feisty young girl
Wiktionary
feisty(Adjective)
Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
feisty(Adjective)
Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.
feisty(Adjective)
Easily offended and ready to bicker.
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