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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 courage
2. willing to face danger
Familiarity information: SPUNKY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing courage
Synonyms:
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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"It hits like a grip on a pig." (Dutch proverb)