spunky

[ spuhng-kee ]

/ ˈspʌŋ ki /

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adjective, spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est.

plucky; spirited.

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Origin of spunky

First recorded in 1780–90; spunk + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM spunky

spunk·i·ly, adverbspunk·i·ness, noun

Words nearby spunky

spunbonded, spun-bonding, spun glass, spunk, spunkie, spunky, spun rayon, spun silk, spun sugar, spunware, spun yarn

How to use spunky in a sentence

The first was willing to entertain findings on everything from bufo, a venom derived from toad skin, to various herbs that had made rats extra-spunky—but there isn’t much data one way or the other on any of the included substances.
Research on aphrodisiacs is kind of unsatisfying|Philip Kiefer|February 14, 2022|Popular-Science
Ahead of her impending nuptials, Lopez’s spunky bride Charlie’s romance with her soon-to-be-husband Kevin takes a back seat to her major issues with his difficult mother Viola, played by a formidable and hilarious Jane Fonda.
The 15 Best J. Lo Movies Of All Time|Cady Lang|February 11, 2022|Time
The multi-talented Karrueche Tran effortlessly dons the spunky yet fun fashion choices her character Virginia Loc wears on the TNT hit, Claws.
Karrueche Tran’s Favorite Style Moments From ‘Claws’ Season 4|Blake Newby|December 20, 2021|Essence.com
Instead, I try to make anger seem spunky and charming and sexy.
Emily Ratajkowski: How I Learned to Let Go|Emily Ratajkowski|October 26, 2021|Time

It’s always going to be tempting to feed the geese in the local pond and get up close with the spunky raccoons in your backyard.
Humans are pushing into animals’ homes, but nature is as rebellious as ever|Sara Kiley Watson|September 14, 2021|Popular-Science
Spunky and adventurous, Cricket epitomized the “high-risk lifestyle” law enforcement would later describe.
Who's Murdering the Prostitutes of Albuquerque?|Sally Denton|April 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
That's Spunky Pete and no other,' says I, tumbling into my clothes and grabbing a lantern.
Poppea of the Post-Office|Mabel Osgood Wright
Spunky Jack made no reply to this, but took the letter and sat down.
The Four Corners in Japan|Amy Ella Blanchard
"Spunky little sister," encouraged the elder girl, and helped the other to the seat.
The Plow-Woman|Eleanor Gates