Meaning of feisty in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfaɪsti/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   feisty

   Definitions

   1. showing courage

   Examples

   • « the champion is faced with a feisty challenger »

   Synonyms

   • spirited
2. 2. irritable and looking for trouble

   Examples

   • « too touchy to make judicious decisions »

   Synonyms

   • ill-natured