Definition of plucky in English:

plucky

adjectivepluckier, pluckiest ˈplʌkiˈpləki

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff
Example sentencesExamples
- The plucky pastor finally found the courage to tackle the hissing intruder.
- But the plucky pensioner fought back, trying to push his attacker back outside his front door.
- Being both a princess and plucky, she not only survived all this but grew up to become a great and resplendent Queen.
- But the plucky youngster has now made a full recovery and is looking forward to a happy Christmas with her family.
- A plucky pensioner told today how he was battered in the face by an armed robber as he bravely prevented a post office raid.
- The plucky farmer is understood to have startled the thief who eventually broke free and made his escape to a waiting car.
- Two plucky pensioners fought off a burglar who forced his way into their home.
- A plucky teenager successfully sued her own dad to force him to provide for her university education.
- Now staff at the surgery where she is being treated are trying to find a good home for the plucky pet who has already won their hearts.
- A plucky woman kept a tight grip on her handbag during a tussle with a would-be robber.
- The plucky youngster managed to kick his attacker in the kneecap before getting free and running home.
- It represents Londoners as brave, plucky individuals determined to carry on with their lives come what may.
- The plucky teenager managed to attend yesterday's ceremony despite being rushed into hospital earlier this week.
- But not only has the plucky youngster fought her way back to fitness, she has also excelled herself in the world of sport.
- But seconds later the plucky rider had regained her composure and remounted her animal.
- Anyway, full marks for a plucky young lady, who braved this despite the fact that the water was very cold.
- It's not ideal but then it's a plucky, little club which thrives on the unexpected.
- Of the rest, Belgium was unlucky, despite giving a plucky performance in every game.
- The plucky youngster had to wait two years after her cancer treatment was complete before the operation could be carried out.
- But the plucky terrier survived - and emerged as the proud mother of two healthy pups.
Synonyms
brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome
informal gutsy, ballsy, spunky, have-a-go, feisty

Derivatives

pluckily

adverb ˈplʌkɪli

After Mr Wilkins's death and the news that there is no longer enough money in the household to employ her, Miss Monro rouses herself pluckily.
Example sentencesExamples
- Britain is an island, homogenous and unchanging, pluckily defending its heritage from the barbarian hordes who batter its shores.
- Off they pluckily trot then, to find the best in live entertainment on the island.
- Most foreign opinion saw Britain as the aggressor, an evil Goliath against the David who was pluckily standing up to his bullying.
- She knew that her chance would not come again, which was why, despite her capitulation in the marathon, she pluckily chose to run in the 10,000m, only to drop out once more.

pluckiness

noun ˈplʌkɪnəsˈpləkinəs

A big part of the character's appeal's his pluckiness - in other words, he's just not swift enough to see how bad things are going.
Example sentencesExamples
- Alas, his pluckiness leads to disaster: In 1934, his body is discovered on Everest at 21,000 feet.
- In fact, it seems rather like a little terrier, retaining a natural edge and pluckiness but being utterly charming at the same time.
- He very proficiently captures the innocence, the pathos and the pluckiness of the character.
- I would impress them with my pluckiness, my go-get- ‘em-ness.

Rhymes

clucky, ducky, happy-go-lucky, Kentucky, lucky, mucky, yucky

Definition of plucky in US English:

plucky

adjectiveˈpləkiˈpləkē

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff
Example sentencesExamples
- But not only has the plucky youngster fought her way back to fitness, she has also excelled herself in the world of sport.
- The plucky pastor finally found the courage to tackle the hissing intruder.
- The plucky farmer is understood to have startled the thief who eventually broke free and made his escape to a waiting car.
- Two plucky pensioners fought off a burglar who forced his way into their home.
- The plucky teenager managed to attend yesterday's ceremony despite being rushed into hospital earlier this week.
- A plucky pensioner told today how he was battered in the face by an armed robber as he bravely prevented a post office raid.
- The plucky youngster had to wait two years after her cancer treatment was complete before the operation could be carried out.
- It represents Londoners as brave, plucky individuals determined to carry on with their lives come what may.
- It's not ideal but then it's a plucky, little club which thrives on the unexpected.
- Anyway, full marks for a plucky young lady, who braved this despite the fact that the water was very cold.
- But the plucky terrier survived - and emerged as the proud mother of two healthy pups.
- But the plucky pensioner fought back, trying to push his attacker back outside his front door.
- Of the rest, Belgium was unlucky, despite giving a plucky performance in every game.
- A plucky woman kept a tight grip on her handbag during a tussle with a would-be robber.
- But the plucky youngster has now made a full recovery and is looking forward to a happy Christmas with her family.
- A plucky teenager successfully sued her own dad to force him to provide for her university education.
- The plucky youngster managed to kick his attacker in the kneecap before getting free and running home.
- Being both a princess and plucky, she not only survived all this but grew up to become a great and resplendent Queen.
- But seconds later the plucky rider had regained her composure and remounted her animal.
- Now staff at the surgery where she is being treated are trying to find a good home for the plucky pet who has already won their hearts.
Synonyms
brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome

单词	plucky
释义	Definition of plucky in English: plucky adjectivepluckier, pluckiest ˈplʌkiˈpləki Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff Example sentencesExamples The plucky pastor finally found the courage to tackle the hissing intruder. But the plucky pensioner fought back, trying to push his attacker back outside his front door. Being both a princess and plucky, she not only survived all this but grew up to become a great and resplendent Queen. But the plucky youngster has now made a full recovery and is looking forward to a happy Christmas with her family. A plucky pensioner told today how he was battered in the face by an armed robber as he bravely prevented a post office raid. The plucky farmer is understood to have startled the thief who eventually broke free and made his escape to a waiting car. Two plucky pensioners fought off a burglar who forced his way into their home. A plucky teenager successfully sued her own dad to force him to provide for her university education. Now staff at the surgery where she is being treated are trying to find a good home for the plucky pet who has already won their hearts. A plucky woman kept a tight grip on her handbag during a tussle with a would-be robber. The plucky youngster managed to kick his attacker in the kneecap before getting free and running home. It represents Londoners as brave, plucky individuals determined to carry on with their lives come what may. The plucky teenager managed to attend yesterday's ceremony despite being rushed into hospital earlier this week. But not only has the plucky youngster fought her way back to fitness, she has also excelled herself in the world of sport. But seconds later the plucky rider had regained her composure and remounted her animal. Anyway, full marks for a plucky young lady, who braved this despite the fact that the water was very cold. It's not ideal but then it's a plucky, little club which thrives on the unexpected. Of the rest, Belgium was unlucky, despite giving a plucky performance in every game. The plucky youngster had to wait two years after her cancer treatment was complete before the operation could be carried out. But the plucky terrier survived - and emerged as the proud mother of two healthy pups. Synonyms brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome informal gutsy, ballsy, spunky, have-a-go, feisty Derivatives pluckily adverb ˈplʌkɪli After Mr Wilkins's death and the news that there is no longer enough money in the household to employ her, Miss Monro rouses herself pluckily. Example sentencesExamples Britain is an island, homogenous and unchanging, pluckily defending its heritage from the barbarian hordes who batter its shores. Off they pluckily trot then, to find the best in live entertainment on the island. Most foreign opinion saw Britain as the aggressor, an evil Goliath against the David who was pluckily standing up to his bullying. She knew that her chance would not come again, which was why, despite her capitulation in the marathon, she pluckily chose to run in the 10,000m, only to drop out once more. pluckiness noun ˈplʌkɪnəsˈpləkinəs A big part of the character's appeal's his pluckiness - in other words, he's just not swift enough to see how bad things are going. Example sentencesExamples Alas, his pluckiness leads to disaster: In 1934, his body is discovered on Everest at 21,000 feet. In fact, it seems rather like a little terrier, retaining a natural edge and pluckiness but being utterly charming at the same time. He very proficiently captures the innocence, the pathos and the pluckiness of the character. I would impress them with my pluckiness, my go-get- ‘em-ness. Rhymes clucky, ducky, happy-go-lucky, Kentucky, lucky, mucky, yucky Definition of plucky in US English: plucky adjectiveˈpləkiˈpləkē Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff Example sentencesExamples But not only has the plucky youngster fought her way back to fitness, she has also excelled herself in the world of sport. The plucky pastor finally found the courage to tackle the hissing intruder. The plucky farmer is understood to have startled the thief who eventually broke free and made his escape to a waiting car. Two plucky pensioners fought off a burglar who forced his way into their home. The plucky teenager managed to attend yesterday's ceremony despite being rushed into hospital earlier this week. A plucky pensioner told today how he was battered in the face by an armed robber as he bravely prevented a post office raid. The plucky youngster had to wait two years after her cancer treatment was complete before the operation could be carried out. It represents Londoners as brave, plucky individuals determined to carry on with their lives come what may. It's not ideal but then it's a plucky, little club which thrives on the unexpected. Anyway, full marks for a plucky young lady, who braved this despite the fact that the water was very cold. But the plucky terrier survived - and emerged as the proud mother of two healthy pups. But the plucky pensioner fought back, trying to push his attacker back outside his front door. Of the rest, Belgium was unlucky, despite giving a plucky performance in every game. A plucky woman kept a tight grip on her handbag during a tussle with a would-be robber. But the plucky youngster has now made a full recovery and is looking forward to a happy Christmas with her family. A plucky teenager successfully sued her own dad to force him to provide for her university education. The plucky youngster managed to kick his attacker in the kneecap before getting free and running home. Being both a princess and plucky, she not only survived all this but grew up to become a great and resplendent Queen. But seconds later the plucky rider had regained her composure and remounted her animal. Now staff at the surgery where she is being treated are trying to find a good home for the plucky pet who has already won their hearts. Synonyms brave, courageous, bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, spirited, game, valiant, valorous, lionhearted, heroic, gallant, stout-hearted, stout, dauntless, resolute, determined, gritty, stalwart, undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, audacious, unafraid, doughty, mettlesome
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