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spunkie

[ spuhng-kee ]

noun

, Scot.
  1. a will-o'-the-wisp.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spunkie1

First recorded in 1720–30; spunk + -ie

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Example Sentences

Even Spunkie did not escape, but had to submit to the ignominy of a bath.

She's coming home, Spunkie; and she'll make it a home for you, for me, and for all of us.

"There, Spunkie," she said gayly to the cat, who had just uncurled from a nap behind the stove.

Spunkie—thou shalt henceforth be my symbol signature, and tutelary genius!

And that reminds me, I wonder how Spunk will get along with Spunkie.

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