Spunky: meaning, definitions and examples

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spunky

 

[ หˆspสŒล‹ki ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพเคฆเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lebhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersemangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฒะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ energiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ƒๆฐ—ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™œ๊ธฐ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดปๆณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivahen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.