adjective
or don·sy ˈdän(t)sē
Etymology: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic donas evil, harm, hurt + English -ie, -y
1. dialect Britain : inclined to misfortune : unlucky
2. dialect : neat and tidy ; often : fastidious
3. Scotland
a. : quick-tempered , testy , unmanageable
b. : saucy , pert
4. dialect : slightly ill : sickly , feeble