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Plucky: meaning, definitions and examples

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plucky

 

[ หˆplสŒki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

brave

having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Synonyms

brave, courageous, daring, gutsy

Examples of usage

  • She was plucky enough to take on the challenge
  • His plucky attitude inspired others to keep going
Context #2 | Adjective

spirited

having or showing lively energy and enthusiasm

Synonyms

energetic, enthusiastic, lively, spirited

Examples of usage

  • The plucky young girl danced with joy
  • His plucky personality made him popular with everyone

Translations

Translations of the word "plucky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corajoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mutig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemberani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะฐะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใช (ใ‚†ใ†ใ‹ใ‚“ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•œ (yonggamhaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stateฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ข็š„ (yว’nggวŽn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜ (mamatsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valiente

Etymology

The word 'plucky' originated in the 19th century, derived from the word 'pluck' meaning courage or determination. It has been used to describe individuals who exhibit bravery, courage, and spirit in the face of challenges or adversity.

See also: pluck, plucker, pluckers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,283, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.