Definition & Meaning of "feisty"in English

feisty

lively and assertive in one's actions or behavior

Examples

The feisty kitten fearlessly chased after the larger dogs in the yard.

prone to reacting sharply or defensively when challenged or annoyed

bad-tempered

cantankerous

crabby

cranky

crotchety

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

feistiest

Comparative

feistier

gradable

domain

behavior, personality, temperament

Examples

She got feisty when someone questioned her choices.

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