English Explanatory Dictionary

gutsy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌt.si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gutsy.wav

Word forms

gutsy gutsier gutsiest

Etymology

From guts + -y.

Synonyms

bold brave hardy adventurous mettlesome aweless bad brass-balled chivalrous courageous daredevil daring dauntless doughty fearless fortitudinous gallant gutsy heroic intrepid lionhearted orped plucky stalwart stalworth stouthearted unafraid undaunted valiant valorous venturesome

Related words

blood-and-gutsy

Derived words

gutsily gutsiness
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