English Explanatory Dictionary

plucky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

Pronunciation

/ˈplʌki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-plucky.wav

Word forms

plucky pluckier pluckiest

Etymology

From pluck (“nerve, persistence”) + -y.

Synonyms

brave spunky feisty

Derived words

pluckily pluckiness
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