guts·y

[guht-see]
adjective, guts·i·er, guts·i·est. Informal.
1.
having a great deal of courage or nerve: a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
2.
robust, vigorous, or earthy; lusty: gutsy writing; a gutsy red wine.

Origin:
1890–95; guts + -y1; cf. -sy

guts·i·ness, noun
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gutsy (ˈɡʌtsɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , gutsier, gutsiest
1.  gluttonous; greedy
2.  full of courage, determination, or boldness

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gutsy definition

[ˈgətsi]
  1. mod.
    courageous; feisty. : Ernie's acting sort of gutsy today. What happened?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
The best dishes are direct and true, with clear flavors enhanced with gentle
  and occasionally gutsy seasonings.
The development of the frontier clearly depended on the industry, energy, and
  gutsy persistence of myriad individuals.
Those gutsy enough to swoop can enjoy rich pickings.
The photos here show the gutsy excursions of these field researchers.
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