adj.
Pronunciation: ' g ə t-s ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: guts · i · er ; -est
Date: circa 1893
1 : marked by courage, pluck, or determination <a gutsy little fighter> <a gutsy decision>
2 a : 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>
– gut · si · ly \ -s ə -l ē \ adverb
– guts · i · ness noun