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plucky
adjective
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- LUCK
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈplʌki
Meaning
Definitions
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”
In context
Example Sentences
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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