gutsy

adj — 2 senses

gutsy

adj

UK /ˈɡʌt.si/

Etymology From guts + -y.

1

Informal Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.

2

Of the voice From the gut; deep and often coarse.

  • Album release show for Cline's "S*&%ferbrains! Vol One Chapter 9." The singer and guitarist has a gutsy voice, both rustic and soulful lending itself well to country, punk, bluegrass, soul and rock.2019 April 26, Brian Tucker, “Live music: 7 Wilmington shows to see, May 2-5”, in Star News Online:
Derived terms
gutsily, gutsiness
Related terms
blood-and-gutsy

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