Spunky

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌŋki/

Definitions of spunky

adjective showing courage or determination; spirited

Example Sentences

A1 She has a spunky personality that always brightens up the room.

A2 The spunky little dog ran around the yard chasing after the ball.

B1 The spunky young girl stood up to the bully and defended her friend.

B2 The spunky actress captivated the audience with her energetic performance.

C1 Despite facing many challenges, she remained spunky and determined to succeed.

C2 The spunky entrepreneur took risks and made bold decisions to grow her business.

Examples of spunky in a Sentence

formal The spunky young entrepreneur impressed the investors with her innovative ideas.

informal I love hanging out with Sarah, she's so spunky and full of energy.

slang That new song is so spunky, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative Her spunky attitude was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy office environment.

Grammatical Forms of spunky

• past tense: spunked
• plural: spunkies
• comparative: spunkier
• superlative: spunkiest
• present tense: is spunky
• future tense: will be spunky
• perfect tense: has been spunky
• continuous tense: is being spunky
• singular: spunky
• positive degree: spunky
• infinitive: to be spunky
• gerund: being spunky
• participle: spunky

Origin and Evolution of spunky

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'spunky' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was spirited, courageous, or determined, the meaning of 'spunky' has evolved to also include someone who is feisty, lively, or full of energy.