gutsy

Meanings

• adjective

  having courage and determination, especially in the face of danger or difficulty

  - "She gave a gutsy performance despite the technical difficulties."
  - "The firefighter showed great gutsy in rescuing the trapped hikers."

• adjective

  bold and uncompromising

  - "The investigative journalist's gutsy reporting led to a major scandal."
  - "He made a gutsy decision to quit his job and start his own business."

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Synonyms

audacious , bold , brave , hardy , bold , brave , gutty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gutsy
busty , rusty , hasty

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Variants

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gutsier , gutsiest , gutsily , gutsiness , gutsinesses , gutsy

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'gytsig,' meaning 'fierce, bold,' from 'gyt,' meaning 'anger, rage.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gutsy' was popularized in the English language by Ernest Hemingway in his novel 'The Old Man and the Sea.'

2. In the movie 'The Fighter,' Mickey Ward is described as a 'gutsy' boxer.

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Related Concepts

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1. bravery: The quality of being brave; ability to face danger or difficulty without fear.

2. courage: Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gutsy' is often used to describe characters who exhibit courage and determination, such as Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' or Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games.' In music, there is a band called 'Gutsy' that plays traditional Irish music with a modern twist.

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gutsy' with the feeling of being brave and fearless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Gutsy people get things done swiftly.'

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