feist

/faɪst/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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