Spunky: meaning, definitions and examples
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spunky
[ หspสลki ]
energetic
Full of spirit, energy, and determination; lively and enthusiastic.
Synonyms
bold, dynamic, feisty, spirited, vivacious
Examples of usage
- She had a spunky personality that always brightened up the room.
- Despite her small size, she had a spunky attitude that helped her succeed in life.
informal
A person with a courageous and determined attitude.
Synonyms
bold, brave, courageous, determined, fearless
Examples of usage
- She's a real spunky, always standing up for what she believes in.
- His spunky nature helped him overcome many obstacles in life.
Translations
Translations of the word "spunky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคฆเคพเคฆเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช lebhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersemangat
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฒะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ energiczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๆฐใช
๐ซ๐ท vif
๐ช๐ธ vivo
๐น๐ท canlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ์ฐฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดูุท
๐จ๐ฟ ลพivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดปๆณผ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพivahen
๐ฎ๐ธ lifandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ canlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ vivo
Etymology
The word 'spunky' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish word 'spunk', which means spirit, courage, or determination. Over time, 'spunky' has evolved to describe someone with a lively and energetic personality, full of determination and courage.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,069, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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