Definition of spunky Spunky

/spʌˈŋki/ - [spungkee] - spunk•y

We found 7 definitions of spunky from 4 different sources.

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What does spunky mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

spunky - showing courage; "the champion is faced with a feisty challenger"
  feisty, plucky
  spirited displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
spunky - willing to face danger
  game, gamy, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited
  courageous, brave possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"
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  • spunky (superl.)
    Full of spunk; quick; spirited.

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  • spunky, adjective.

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