gutsy
gutsy
Definition
gutsy (gut′sē)
adjective guts′i·er, guts′i·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.
