plucky

adjective
UK: /ˈplʌki/
US: /ˈplʌki/

  1. Brave and determined; showing courage in the face of difficulties.

    1. She is a plucky girl, always ready to try new things.
    2. The plucky team fought hard, even when they were losing the game.

Synonyms

brave courageous spirited game gutsy intrepid valiant bold
plucky adjective

  1. Having or showing courage.

    1. Despite his size, he was a plucky fighter, never backing down.
    2. The small but plucky dog chased away the much larger intruder.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "plucky" is /ˈplʌki/ in British English and /ˈplʌki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plucky": brave, courageous, spirited, game, gutsy, intrepid, valiant, bold.

Example usage of "plucky": "She is a plucky girl, always ready to try new things.". More examples on the page.