FEISTY

huffy, thin-skinned, feisty, touchy

(adjective) quick to take offense

feisty, plucky, spunky

(adjective) showing courage; “the champion is faced with a feisty challenger”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

feisty (comparative feistier or more feisty, superlative feistiest or most feisty)

Tenacious, energetic, spunky.

Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.

Easily offended and ready to bicker.

Source: Wiktionary



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