Gutsy Definition & Meaning

gutsy
adjective
  1. marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited; "you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do"; "the gutsy...intensity of her musical involvement"-Judith Crist; "a gutsy red wine"

"Gutsy" in song lyrics

See how gutsy is used in real songs:

  • "Trien' to tempt me is risky, mighty gutsy"
    Promatic — Take No Shorts

Usage tips for "gutsy"

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