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   spunk

   /spʌŋk/

   noun

   • 1. courage and determination: informal "she's got no spunk, or she'd have left him long ago"
   • 2. semen. vulgar slang British
   • 3. a sexually attractive person. informal Australian

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘a spark, vestige’): of unknown origin; perhaps a blend of spark1 and obsolete funk ‘spark’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   What does the term 'Spunk' mean?

   • The term 'spunk' refers to [semen] (= liquid sent out through the penis during sexual activity). [Smart Vocabulary: related words and phrases]

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   Is 'spunk' considered a bad word?

   • - Quora Answer (1 of 3): In the US, 'spunk' is not considered a bad word, as it is primarily known to mean 'spirit'. However, in the UK, it is inadvisable to use it in polite company due to its secondary meaning as a slang term for semen.

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   Why did Spunk put rags on a rag?

   • The Spunk pretended to be shying—put on the rags as if he was going to try legs with the Devastation. Split meets the schooner Spunk, Skipper Pluck, afore he begun to get to the line, outside of which he could fish according to law. "I think I should have liked to know Spunk," smiled Marie from the other side of the sewing table.

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   Is semen a slang word?

   • British a vulgar slang word for semen 3. 4. Australian and New Zealand informal ▶ USAGE The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in older editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it is now more acceptable in speech, although more conservative people may object to its use

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPUNK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPUNK definition: 1. courage and determination 2. semen (= liquid sent out through the penis during sexual activity…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of spunk. noun. the courage to carry on. “he kept fighting on pure spunk ”. synonyms: heart, mettle, nerve. see more see less. type of: braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear.

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   : to show spirit usually used with up. Synonyms. Noun. backbone. constancy. fiber. fortitude. grittiness. guts. intestinal fortitude. pluck. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

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   Define spunk. spunk synonyms, spunk pronunciation, spunk translation, English dictionary definition of spunk. n. 1. Informal Spirit; pluck. 2. Punk, touchwood, or other tinder. 3. Vulgar Slang Ejaculated semen. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

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   noun. 1. a kind of wood or fungus that smolders when ignited; punk.

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   noun. informal. courage or spirit. a slang word for semen. touchwood or tinder, esp originally made from various spongy types of fungus. informal. a person, esp male, who is sexually attractive.

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Synonyms for SPUNK: courage, grit, fortitude, bravery, stamina, courageousness, guts, determination; Antonyms of SPUNK: spinelessness, vacillation, indecisiveness, timidity, irresolution, cowardice, pusillanimity, cowardliness.