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gutsy.

Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɡʌt.si/UK
  1. Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.

    informal
  2. From the gut; deep and often coarse.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English guts Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English gutsy From guts + -y.

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