Antonyms for spunk

Grammar : Noun

Spell : spuhngk

Phonetic Transcription : spʌŋk

Definition of spunk

Origin : 1530s, "a spark," Scottish, from Gaelic spong "tinder, pith, sponge," from Latin spongia (see sponge). The sense of "courage, pluck, mettle" is first attested 1773. A similar sense evolution took place in cognate Irish sponnc "sponge, tinder, spark, courage, spunk." Vulgar slang sense of "seminal fluid" is recorded from c.1888.

noun courage, nerve
noun ejaculate

Example sentences :

"Of course Billy's got Spunk, but—" he hesitated, and smiled a little.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

As to Spunk's name—it was not Mrs. Stetson's fault that even that was left undisturbed.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

Now when Spunk and I get to training—oh, and you haven't seen Spunk!
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

And that reminds me, I wonder how Spunk will get along with Spunkie.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

The Spunk pretended to be shying—put on the rags as if he was going to try legs with the Devastation.
Extract from : « The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth » by Timothy Templeton

Spunk had an inquisitive nose or paw for each new dish placed before his mistress; and Billy spent much time admonishing him.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

The first stroke of his brush against the canvas was to Spunk a challenge; and Spunk never refused a challenge.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

All these, together with a canary, and a kitten as near like Spunk as could be obtained, made Billy's household.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

"He treats me exactly as he treated poor little Spunk that first night," Billy declared hotly to herself.
Extract from : « Miss Billy » by Eleanor H. Porter

Synonyms for spunk

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