Spunkish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spunkish is an adjective meaning Synonym of spunky.
Meaning
Synonym of spunky.
More Meanings
- Decrepit or unsound.
Example Sentences
A shrunken elm-bole, which age and the lightnings have robbed of branch and twig, stands on a hump of earth beside a decayed and spunkish oak.
After Lil Rocker hastily greeted me with a brotherly handshake and his spunkish smile, I quickly inquired as to where he was going in such a rush.
I do not know whether any of you have seen Mr. Crnwe. He is a thin, middle-sized chap of seven-and-twenty ; dark brown hair, a little frizzley ; face yellowfied by the West Indies ; grey eyes ; large teeth that project outwards like a horse's; spunkish legs, not very straight; and, withal, he has a rather delicate appearance.
Synonyms for spunkish
Depending on context, synonyms include spunky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spunky, springy, sproingy, perkish, zesty, feisty.
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