Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feist
noun
/faɪst/
Definition
A small, spirited dog with a lively personality, often known for its hunting skills.
Examples
- The feist darted around the yard, full of energy.
- She has a feist attitude that makes her stand out in a crowd.
- His feist nature gets him into a lot of playful trouble.
Meaning
The term ‘feist’ refers to both a type of small dog and, in some contexts, a person with a feisty or lively character.
Synonyms
- terrier
- mutt
- little dog
- spirited
