spunky
[ spuhng-kee ]
/ ˈspʌŋ ki /
adjective, spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est.
plucky; spirited.
RELATED WORDS
energetic, fearless, peppy, high-spirited, courageous, plucky, chirpy, active, alert, animated, bold, brave, eager, enthusiastic, fiery, game, gritty, gutsy, snappy, sprightly
Nearby words
- spun yarn,
- spun-bonding,
- spunbonded,
- spunk,
- spunkie,
- spunware,
- spur,
- spur blight,
- spur gall,
- spur gear
Origin of spunky
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples 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
spunky
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper