spunky

[ spuhng-kee ]

/ ˈspʌŋ ki /

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adjective, spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est.

plucky; spirited.

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

Example sentences from the Web for spunky

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
"Spunky little sister," encouraged the elder girl, and helped the other to the seat.
The Plow-Woman|Eleanor Gates
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