What does plucky mean?
Plucky means (informal) Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances..
Plucky
/ˈplʌki/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances..
Example Sentences
For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury, / Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century
"Dam' plucky of you, fixing it up like that. I kept that copper talking...give you a chance. By George, you did it perfectly."
At the start of the hearing, Mr. Bezos introduced himself as a lucky and humble example of the success of American democracy — the son of a plucky mother and a supportive, immigrant father who “fostered my curiosity and encouraged me to dream big.”
Synonyms for plucky
Antonyms for plucky
Related Words
Word Forms
- pluckier
- pluckiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plucky?
Common synonyms include brave, spunky, feisty, spirited.
What is the opposite of plucky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plucky in a sentence?
For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury, / Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century
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