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spunky

adjective

Simple meaning

Of a person, stunningly beautiful.

Pronunciation

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spuhngkee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈspʌŋki

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Definition

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adjective

  1. us

    Spirited or plucky.

  2. Australiaslang

    Of a person, stunningly beautiful; good-looking.

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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • gamey

    Plucky, spirited or gritty.

  • gritty

    Spirited; resolute; unyielding.

  • plucky

    Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

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