Spunk

Pronunciation: /spʌŋk/

Definitions of spunk

noun a touch of arrogance or bravado

Example Sentences

A1 She showed a lot of spunk by standing up to the bully.

A2 The team's spunk and determination led them to victory.

B1 His spunk and enthusiasm for the project were contagious.

B2 The young entrepreneur's spunk and innovative ideas impressed investors.

C1 Her spunk and resilience in the face of adversity were truly inspiring.

C2 The politician's spunk and charisma helped him win over the crowd.

Examples of spunk in a Sentence

formal The scientist displayed great spunk in tackling the complex research project.

informal She's got a lot of spunk, always standing up for what she believes in.

slang That guy has so much spunk, he's always the life of the party.

figurative The team showed a lot of spunk in their comeback victory, never giving up until the end.

Grammatical Forms of spunk

• past tense: spunked
• plural: spunks
• comparative: more spunky
• superlative: most spunky
• present tense: spunks
• future tense: will spunk
• perfect tense: has spunked
• continuous tense: is spunking
• singular: spunk
• positive degree: spunky
• infinitive: to spunk
• gerund: spunking
• participle: spunked

Origin and Evolution of spunk

First Known Use: 1594 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'spunk' originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'spong', meaning tinder or touchwood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'spunk' evolved from referring to tinder or touchwood to also mean spirit, courage, or determination.