gutsy
Americanadjective
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having a great deal of courage or nerve.
a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
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robust, vigorous, or earthy; lusty.
gutsy writing; a gutsy red wine.
adjective
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gluttonous; greedy
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full of courage, determination, or boldness
Other Word Forms
- gutsiness noun
Etymology
Origin of gutsy
1890–95; guts ( def. ) (in the sense “fortitude”) + -y 1; -sy
Example Sentences
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Rather than a quiet life by the sea, Munger spent his final years chasing gutsy investments, forging unlikely friendships and facing new challenges.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris also praised his teammates for their gutsy display.
From Barron's
Curry said the two "gritty, gutsy, professional wins" in San Antonio could set a tone for a Warriors team trying to find their identity.
From Barron's
It also appears that he is beginning to get the public back on side following that gutsy performance as he hopes to leave that dark chapter behind.
From BBC
I have been a diehard baseball fan for more than 60 years, and this year’s Dodger team is the toughest, gutsiest and most resilient team I have ever seen.
From Los Angeles Times
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