spunky

[ spuhng-kee ]
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adjective,spunk·i·er, spunk·i·est.
  1. plucky; spirited.

Origin of spunky

1
First recorded in 1780–90; spunk + -y1

Other words from spunky

  • spunk·i·ly, adverb
  • spunk·i·ness, noun

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