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SPUNKY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does spunky mean? 

SPUNKY (adjective)
  The adjective SPUNKY has 2 senses:

1. showing courageplay

2. willing to face dangerplay

  Familiarity information: SPUNKY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SPUNKY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing courage

Synonyms:

feisty; plucky; spunky

Context example:

the champion is faced with a feisty challenger

Similar:

spirited (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)

Derivation:

spunk (the courage to carry on)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Willing to face danger

Synonyms:

game; gamey; gamy; gritty; mettlesome; spirited; spunky

Similar:

brave; courageous (possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching)

Derivation:

spunk (the courage to carry on)


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