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   spunk

   /spʌŋk/

   noun

   • 1. courage and determination: informal "she's got no spunk, or she'd have left him long ago"
   • 2. semen. vulgar slang British
   • 3. a sexually attractive person. informal Australian

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘a spark, vestige’): of unknown origin; perhaps a blend of spark1 and obsolete funk ‘spark’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPUNK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPUNK definition: 1. courage and determination 2. semen (= liquid sent out through the penis during sexual activity…. Learn more.

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   : to show spirit usually used with up. Synonyms. Noun. backbone. constancy. fiber. fortitude. grittiness. guts. intestinal fortitude. pluck. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

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   People with spunk are courageous or determined. If you've got spunk, you'll cheerfully finish a difficult hike even after falling and skinning your knees. If someone has spunk, they have what it takes to continue doing stand-up comedy even when audiences are rude or disinterested.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspunk noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Check pronunciation: spunk. Definition of spunk noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPUNK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. a kind of wood or fungus that smolders when ignited; punk.

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   Define spunk. spunk synonyms, spunk pronunciation, spunk translation, English dictionary definition of spunk. n. 1. Informal Spirit; pluck. 2. Punk, touchwood, or other tinder. 3. Vulgar Slang Ejaculated semen. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

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   There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun spunk. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English.

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   Discover everything about the word "SPUNK" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

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    Spunk definition: pluck; spirit; mettle.. See examples of SPUNK used in a sentence.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › spunkspunk - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Nov 9, 2024 · Noun. [edit] spunk (usually uncountable, plural spunks) (countable, obsolete) A spark. (uncountable) Touchwood; tinder. (countable, chiefly Scotland, obsolete) A piece of tinder, sometimes impregnated with sulphur; a match. (uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.