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Grammar : Adj
Spell : spuhng-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈspʌŋ ki



Definition of spunky

Origin :
  • "courageous, spirited," 1786, from spunk + -y (2).
  • adj spirited
Example sentences :
  • That's Spunky Pete and no other,' says I, tumbling into my clothes and grabbing a lantern.
  • Extract from : « Poppea of the Post-Office » by Mabel Osgood Wright
  • Spunky Jack made no reply to this, but took the letter and sat down.
  • Extract from : « The Four Corners in Japan » by Amy Ella Blanchard
  • "Spunky little sister," encouraged the elder girl, and helped the other to the seat.
  • Extract from : « The Plow-Woman » by Eleanor Gates

Synonyms for spunky

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