zesty
[ zes-tee ]
/ ˈzɛs ti /
adjective, zest·i·er, zest·i·est.
full of zest; piquant: a zesty salad dressing.
energetic; active: zesty trading in growth stocks.
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a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
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Example sentences from the Web for zesty
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