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    plucky
    /ˈplʌki/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties: "the plucky youngster has astounded medical staff"

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  2. : spirited, brave. pluckily. ˈplə-kə-lē. adverb. pluckiness. ˈplə-kē-nəs. noun. Examples of plucky in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web But Kendrick is a perfect fit for the plucky Bradshaw, a smart, hardworking actor struggling to prove herself and preserve her dignity amid the rampant misogyny of 1970s Hollywood.

  3. To be plucky is to show courage. Plucky people are often underdogs fighting against the odds, like a plucky kid who scares away a burglar or a plucky kitten who refuses to run away from a Great Dane. Pluck is courage or heart, so to be plucky is to have those qualities.

  4. informal uk / ˈplʌk.i / us / ˈplʌk.i / Add to word list. brave: It was plucky of you to chase after the burglar. Synonyms. brave. gutsy informal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. brave The King was a brave warrior. courageous She was a courageous woman who never complained about her illness.

  5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If someone, for example a sick child, is described as plucky, it means that although they are weak, they face their difficulties with courage. [journalism, approval] The plucky five-year-old was determined to overcome her fear and hand-feed a donkey.

  6. Plucky definition: having or showing pluck or courage; brave. See examples of PLUCKY used in a sentence.

  7. Plucky definition: Having or showing courage and spirit in trying circumstances.

  8. All you need to know about "PLUCKY" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. 'Plucky' describes individuals who are spirited and unyielding, willing to face difficulties and obstacles with courage and determination. The term emphasizes a sense of bravery and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

  10. plucky meaning, definition, what is plucky: brave and determined – often used in new...: Learn more.

  11. Synonyms for PLUCKY: brave, courageous, valiant, fearless, determined, gallant, resolute, heroic; Antonyms of PLUCKY: timid, scary, diffident, mousy, shy, anxious, skittish, mousey.