Meaning & use
spunky
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Showing courage, spirit, and determination, especially in someone small or seemingly weak.
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The spunky toddler refused to give up until she'd climbed the whole staircase herself.
Critics praised the film's spunky heroine for standing up to the villain.
A note on using this word
Has an affectionate, informal tone and is often used to describe children, animals, or underdog characters.
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