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Definition of gutsy

gutsy

/ˈɡʌtsi/
gut · sy
Adverb:gutsily
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• adjective

1

Showing courage, determination, and spirit in the face of difficulty or risk.

Example

"The young entrepreneur made a gutsy decision to leave her stable corporate job and launch her own company."

2

Having a robust, vigorous, or earthy quality, especially in artistic performance, writing, or music.

Example

"The blues singer delivered a gutsy vocal performance that captivated everyone in the theater."

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• Rhymes for gutsy

• Nearby Words

guts
gutsily
gutsiness
gutsy
gutted
gutter
guttering

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the plural noun 'guts' (used figuratively to mean courage or fortitude, tracing back to Old English 'guttas' meaning visceral organs) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gutsy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gutsy
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