feisty

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feisty

The champion is faced with a feisty challenger.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Easily provoked or quarrelsome; spirited and lively, often in an aggressive or determined way: Describes a person or animal that is quick to show anger or defiance, but also implies a spirited, energetic, and courageous nature.
Usage

The word "feisty" is often used to describe someone, especially a smaller person or animal, who shows a lot of spirit, courage, or determination, sometimes in a confrontational or irritable manner. It can have both positive (courageous, spirited) and slightly negative (irritable, aggressive) connotations depending on context.

Examples
  • Describing a spirited, determined person:
    • Despite being the underdog, the feisty journalist asked the politician tough questions.
    • My grandmother is a feisty old woman who never backs down from an argument.
  • Describing an irritable or aggressive temperament:
    • The feisty little dog barked at every passerby.
    • He was in a feisty mood after the meeting, arguing with everyone.
Advanced Usage
  • "feisty debate/discussion": A lively, vigorous, and often contentious debate.
    • The town hall meeting turned into a feisty debate about taxes.
  • "feisty performance": A performance full of energy, passion, and spirit.
    • The actress gave a feisty performance as the rebellious heroine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Feistiness (noun): The quality of being feisty.
    • Her feistiness made her a formidable opponent in negotiations.
Synonyms
  • Spirited: Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
  • Combative: Ready or eager to fight or argue.
  • Fierce: Having or displaying an intense or aggressive nature.
  • Plucky: Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
Antonyms
  • Meek: Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
  • Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
  • Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Full of feist": An informal phrase meaning full of spirit or aggression (note: "feist" is an archaic term for a small dog, which is the root of "feisty").
    • That little kitten is full of feist for its size.
feisty

The champion is faced with a feisty challenger.

Adjective
  1. quick to take offense
  2. showing courage
    • the champion is faced with a feisty challenger

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