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gutsy Definition

gutsy (gut)

adjective gutsi·er, gutsi·est

Informal full of guts; daring, courageous, forceful, plucky, etc.

gutsy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • performance: Ryan was full of praise for her gutsy performance.
  • vocal: The drummer, who distinctly resembled the A-Team's B A Baracus even provided some gutsy backing vocals.
  • display: In their First home match of the season, Sleaford Town Reserves notched up their first 3 Points with a gutsy display.
  • effort: The club handicap run in conjunction was unsurprisingly won by Keith with Mick's gutsy effort taking the silver.
  • food: Today Blackfriars specializes in classic but gutsy British food using fresh, local and seasonal produce â often direct from the farm.
  • determination: But Brum, showing gutsy determination, started to take it to the hosts in both defense and attack.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Well done to all the team on a very gutsy performance you deserved your medals.
  • really: She put in a really gutsy effort and was rewarded with the biggest cheer of the day, which was well deserved.
  • pretty: It was a pretty gutsy post to say the least!
  • truly: It was a truly gutsy, fast-paced match, with both boxers unleashing quick punches from the bell.

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