spunky
[ spuhng-kee ]
/ ˈspʌŋ ki /
adjective, spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est.
plucky; spirited.
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spunk·i·ly, adverbspunk·i·ness, nounWords nearby spunky
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Example sentences from the Web for spunky
Spunky and adventurous, Cricket epitomized the “high-risk lifestyle” law enforcement would later describe.
"Spunky little sister," encouraged the elder girl, and helped the other to the seat.
The Plow-Woman|Eleanor GatesThat's Spunky Pete and no other,' says I, tumbling into my clothes and grabbing a lantern.
Poppea of the Post-Office|Mabel Osgood WrightSpunky Jack made no reply to this, but took the letter and sat down.
The Four Corners in Japan|Amy Ella Blanchard