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spunk
This term carries a strong sense of spirited resilience and pluck. When used to describe a personality trait, it is overwhelmingly positive and informal, suggesting a scrappy, underdog energy rather than formal bravery or stoicism. It is often used to praise someone who is smaller or less powerful but refuses to be intimidated.
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Meanings
Courage, determination, and spirit, especially in the face of difficulty or opposition.
Examples
I admire the spunk it took for him to stand up to the boss.
That kid is a real spunk and never backs down from a challenge.
He needs more spunk if he wants to survive in this industry.
The small squire showed surprising spunk during the dragon attack.
I can't believe she actually said that to him. What spunk.
The detective noted that the witness had plenty of spunk despite the threats.
He wiped the spunk off his trousers with a look of disgust.