feisty

adjective3

1. •
   Tenacious, energetic, spunky.

   • She gave a feisty response during the debate.
   • The feisty puppy barked at everyone.
2. •
   Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.

   • The feisty wife of a world-renowned Russian sculptor emasculated an armed thug outside her Soho home — saying he “didn’t have the cojones to shoot her,” police sources said yesterday. — 2013
3. •
   Easily offended and ready to bicker.