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Vocabulary Entry
feist
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A quarrelsome or aggressive person.
Example Sentences
"He was known as a feist, always ready to argue."
"The feist in the town was notorious for starting conflicts."
"Despite being a feist, she had a loyal group of friends."
V
verb
To behave in a feisty manner; to quarrel or fight.
Example Sentences
"They feist at the slightest provocation."
"It's not worth it to feist over such trivial matters."
"He tends to feist when he feels threatened."
A
adjective
Full of spirit or determination; lively or plucky.
Example Sentences
"She is a feist young woman who never backs down."
"His feist attitude always inspires those around him."
"Despite her small size, she has a feist demeanor."