Gutsy

adj, slang

adj, slang ·2 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts. informal
  2. 2
    From the gut; deep and often coarse.

    "Album release show for Cline's "S*&%ferbrains! Vol One Chapter 9." The singer and guitarist has a gutsy voice, both rustic and soulful lending itself well to country, punk, bluegrass, soul and rock."

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited wordnet

Synonyms

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boldacidadventurousawelessbadbeefy

Example

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"People are cool when they're gutsy, doesn't matter if they're men or women."

Etymology

From guts + -y.

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