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Definition of spunkiness

spunkiness

/ˈspʌŋ.ki.nəs/
spun · ki · ness
Adverb:spunkily
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Adjective:spunky
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• noun

1

The quality of being spirited, courageous, and determined, especially in the face of difficulty or opposition.

Example

"The coach admired the young player's spunkiness and refusal to back down against much larger opponents."

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• Rhymes for spunkiness

• Nearby Words

spumante
spumoni
spunk
spunkiness
spunky
spur
spurge

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spunkiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spunkiness
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