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plucky
adjective
Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
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ˈplʌki
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adjective
Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
“You have to admire her: it was a gutsy thing to do”
adjective
Showing courage
“The champion is faced with a feisty challenger”
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You have to admire her: it was a gutsy thing to do
{'source': 'Judith Crist', 'text': 'the gutsy … intensity of her musical involvement'}
A gutsy red wine
The champion is faced with a feisty challenger
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