gutsier; gutsiest
Definition of gutsy
1
: marked by courage, pluck, or determination
a gutsy little fighter a gutsy decision
2a
: expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions
gutsy macho talk gutsy country blues
b
: rough or plain in style : not bland or sophisticated
a gutsy soup
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The first known use of gutsy was circa 1893
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