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feistier

feist·y
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fahy-stee]
    • /ˈfaɪ sti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fahy-stee]
    • /ˈfaɪ sti/

Definitions of feistier word

  • adjective feistier full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky: The champion is faced with a feisty challenger. 1
  • adjective feistier ill-tempered; pugnacious. 1
  • adjective feistier troublesome; difficult: feisty legal problems. 1
  • noun feistier Comparative form of feisty. 1
  • adjective feistier comparative form of feisty: more feisty. 0

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Origin of feistier

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; feist + -y1

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Parts of speech for Feistier

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

feistier popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

feistier usage trend in Literature

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