feist
/faɪst/
noun
- A small, lively dog, especially a type of hunting dog known for being energetic and brave.
- The farmer's feist chased the raccoon up a tree without hesitation.
- My neighbor has a feist that barks at every squirrel it sees.
- Feists are popular in the southern United States for hunting small game.
- A person who is lively, energetic, and often quarrelsome or spirited.
- Don't let his small size fool you; he's a feist in any argument.
- Grandma may be old, but she's a real feist when it comes to defending her garden.
- The coach is a feist who never lets the team give up.