Spunk

/spʌŋk/
noun

Courage and determination.

The team showed a lot of spunk to win the game.
Visual representation of "spunk" - Courage and determination

Often appears as...

  • show a lot of spunk
  • have spunk
noun

Material used to light a fire.

He used some spunk to start the campfire.
Visual representation of "spunk" - Material used to light a fire

Often appears as...

  • use spunk
  • light with spunk
noun

A spirited or energetic person.

She is full of spunk and always ready to take on a challenge.
Visual representation of "spunk" - A spirited or energetic person

Often appears as...

  • full of spunk
  • a spunk individual
noun

Courage and determination.

The team showed a lot of spunk to win the game.
Visual representation of "spunk" - Courage and determination

Often appears as...

  • show a lot of spunk
  • have spunk
noun

Material used to light a fire.

He used some spunk to start the campfire.
Visual representation of "spunk" - Material used to light a fire

Often appears as...

  • use spunk
  • light with spunk
noun

A spirited or energetic person.

She is full of spunk and always ready to take on a challenge.
Visual representation of "spunk" - A spirited or energetic person

Often appears as...

  • full of spunk
  • a spunk individual
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Positive Connotation

The word 'spunk' carries a positive meaning, praising someone's bravery or resolve.

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She had the spunk to stand up for herself.
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Casual Speech

Often used in informal contexts, 'spunk' suits casual conversations more than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Speech
My little brother's got spunk, no one bullies him.
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Not About Physical Strength

'Spunk' refers to mental strength, not how physically strong someone is.

Illustration for Not About Physical Strength
Despite her size, she's got a lot of spunk.
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Positive Connotation

The word 'spunk' carries a positive meaning, praising someone's bravery or resolve.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She had the spunk to stand up for herself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Often used in informal contexts, 'spunk' suits casual conversations more than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Speech
My little brother's got spunk, no one bullies him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not About Physical Strength

'Spunk' refers to mental strength, not how physically strong someone is.

Illustration for Not About Physical Strength
Despite her size, she's got a lot of spunk.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

The word 'spunk' carries a positive meaning, praising someone's bravery or resolve.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She had the spunk to stand up for herself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Often used in informal contexts, 'spunk' suits casual conversations more than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Speech
My little brother's got spunk, no one bullies him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not About Physical Strength

'Spunk' refers to mental strength, not how physically strong someone is.

Illustration for Not About Physical Strength
Despite her size, she's got a lot of spunk.
Visual representation of the word "Spunk"

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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...

personalities they are the best aren't they they've got so much sort of spunk and so much attitude and personality to all of them and each one's different each one has got its own kind of uniqueness and they really are an incredible animal when I spend time in

Video examples

Cute Cheetah Cub...

complications this is a superficial but this is of course a lot of problem and then they spunk sure here somewhere on the dorsal side of the base of the tail and then

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...

personalities they are the best aren't they they've got so much sort of spunk and so much attitude and personality to all of them and each one's different each one has got its own kind of uniqueness and they really are an incredible animal when I spend time in

Video examples

Cute Cheetah Cub...

complications this is a superficial but this is of course a lot of problem and then they spunk sure here somewhere on the dorsal side of the base of the tail and then

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Quote examples

Tena Desae

Indian Actress

Layering is always a great way to look different and to keep your look younger. Basic tees, vest tops, jackets, leggings, shrugs, etc, can be mixed up to add spunk, variety and colour to your look. A good sense of mix 'n' match is required to make this look work.
Portrait of Tena Desae

Quote examples

Susan Vreeland

American Author

I made my personal discovery of Emily Carr while visiting Victoria in 1981 to write a travel article. Immediately, her strong colors attracted me; her spunk fascinated me. Her down-to-earth voice in her writing appealed to me as authentic and original.
Portrait of Susan Vreeland

Quote examples

Katharine Graham

American Businesswoman

I always liked Barbara Howar and admired her spunk. I know that she considered me - and Alice Roosevelt Longworth - an exception to her negative feelings about Washington widows and single women, whom she basically found dispensable.
Portrait of Katharine Graham

Quote examples

Yasmin Aga Khan

American Celebrity

Much of the legend surrounding my mother is true. She was a beautiful, talented, warmhearted woman who had the greatest sense of humor. At the same time, she was a sharp, fiery lady who was full of spunk and had a flashy temper.
Portrait of Yasmin Aga Khan

Quote examples

Nora Fatehi

Canadian Dancer

When I was told that the girl I play in the song 'Kamariya' will be from Bhopal and very rural but with spunk, I was up for the challenge and felt really ecstatic that I was donning an entirely new look.
Portrait of Nora Fatehi

Quote examples

Sanjeeda Sheikh

Indian Actress

People love my spunk and the energy I bring into my roles.
Portrait of Sanjeeda Sheikh

Quote examples

Mimi Chakraborty

I like Priyanka Chopra. She has spunk and she experiments.
Portrait of Mimi Chakraborty

Quote examples

Tena Desae

Indian Actress

Layering is always a great way to look different and to keep your look younger. Basic tees, vest tops, jackets, leggings, shrugs, etc, can be mixed up to add spunk, variety and colour to your look. A good sense of mix 'n' match is required to make this look work.
Portrait of Tena Desae

Quote examples

Susan Vreeland

American Author

I made my personal discovery of Emily Carr while visiting Victoria in 1981 to write a travel article. Immediately, her strong colors attracted me; her spunk fascinated me. Her down-to-earth voice in her writing appealed to me as authentic and original.
Portrait of Susan Vreeland

Quote examples

Katharine Graham

American Businesswoman

I always liked Barbara Howar and admired her spunk. I know that she considered me - and Alice Roosevelt Longworth - an exception to her negative feelings about Washington widows and single women, whom she basically found dispensable.
Portrait of Katharine Graham

Quote examples

Yasmin Aga Khan

American Celebrity

Much of the legend surrounding my mother is true. She was a beautiful, talented, warmhearted woman who had the greatest sense of humor. At the same time, she was a sharp, fiery lady who was full of spunk and had a flashy temper.
Portrait of Yasmin Aga Khan

Quote examples

Nora Fatehi

Canadian Dancer

When I was told that the girl I play in the song 'Kamariya' will be from Bhopal and very rural but with spunk, I was up for the challenge and felt really ecstatic that I was donning an entirely new look.
Portrait of Nora Fatehi

Quote examples

Sanjeeda Sheikh

Indian Actress

People love my spunk and the energy I bring into my roles.
Portrait of Sanjeeda Sheikh

Quote examples

Mimi Chakraborty

I like Priyanka Chopra. She has spunk and she experiments.
Portrait of Mimi Chakraborty
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