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spunky

/spʌŋki/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having or showing enthusiasm and energy

    - "The new employee was spunky and full of ideas."
    - "Despite her age, she remained spunky and active."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with spunky
junkie , funky , stinky
Homophones
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  1. spunk (en) : semen or ejaculate

  2. spunky (en) : having or showing enthusiasm and energy


Variants
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spunkier , spunkiest , spunkily , spunkiness , spunkinesses , spunky
Forms
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spunkier, spunkiest


Etymology
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Originally a slang term from the late 19th century, likely derived from the word 'spunk' meaning energy or vitality.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'spunky' is often used to describe young, lively animals, such as puppies and kittens.

  2. In the 1970s, there was a popular soft drink called 'Spunk' in Australia.


Related Concepts
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  1. enthusiasm: A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness towards a particular interest or activity.

  2. vitality: The state of being strong, lively, and full of energy.


Culture
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In popular culture, 'spunky' is often used to describe a person who is energetic, lively, and full of spirit. This term has been used in various forms of media, including literature, films, and music.

How to Memorize "spunky"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, such as a child playing in a park.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spunky' with words like 'enthusiastic', 'energetic', and 'vivacious'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Spunky': S - Spark, P - Power, U - Up, N - Nimble, K - Kinetic, Y - Youthful.


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