spunkier; spunkiest
: full of spunk : spirited
spunkily adverb
spunkiness noun

Examples of spunky in a Sentence

a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Kendrick also stars as Sheryl, a struggling LA actress who is persuaded to go on The Dating Game by friends, and her typically winsome, spunky performance—and able direction— lifts Woman of the Hour to the next level. Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024 Whereas, Izzy the Guinea Pig is more of a leap-before-you-look kind of character, with this punk rock sort of energy and really spunky. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024 Forms a treasured bond with a spunky colt named Pinto Bean. Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024 Luckily, with some inventive traps and a spunky attitude, Kevin is able to defend his home. Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spunky 

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spunky was in 1786

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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spunky. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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spunky

adjective
spunkier; spunkiest
: full of spunk : spirited
spunkily adverb
spunkiness noun

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