gutsy

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guts·y / ˈgətsē/ • adj. (guts·i·er, guts·i·est) inf. showing courage, determination, and spirit: she gave a gutsy performance in the tennis tournament. ∎  (of food or drink) strongly flavorsome: a smooth Bordeaux that is gutsy enough to accompany steak.DERIVATIVES: guts·i·ly / -səlē/ adv.guts·i·ness n.

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