释义 |
feisty \-tē\ adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: feist + -y 1. chiefly South & Midland : like a feist in behavior or appearance 2. chiefly South & Midland : being in a state of excitement or agitation: as a. : full of nervous energy : fidgety b. : touchy and quarrelsome : looking for trouble c. : frisky and exuberant 3. chiefly South & Midland a. : inclined to put on airs : affected, haughty b. : wilful, petulant |