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The guilty pleasure I miss most when I'm out slogging on the campaign trail is the chance to sprawl on the chaise and watch a vacuously spunky and generically sassy chick flick.
Maureen Dowd

Meaning of "spunky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPUNKY

spunky  [ˈspʌŋkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPUNKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spunky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SPUNKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Spunky

Spunky is a fictional character in the cartoon series Rocko's Modern Life and the comic book series of the same name. Spunky is Rocko's dog. Though not explicitly stated on the show, Spunky resembles a Bull Terrier. Spunky emits foul odors, eats trash, drinks his saliva, and rolls in and eats Ed Bighead's salmon bushes, causing Mr. Bighead to feel annoyed. Nickelodeon Southeast Asia's website described him as "loving" and "loyal."...

Definition of spunky in the English dictionary

The definition of spunky in the dictionary is courageous or spirited.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPUNKY


chunky
ˈtʃʌŋkɪ
clunky
ˈklʌŋkɪ
flunky
ˈflʌŋkɪ
funky
ˈfʌŋkɪ
gunky
ˈɡʌŋkɪ
hunkey
ˈhʌŋkɪ
hunky
ˈhʌŋkɪ
junkie
ˈdʒʌŋkɪ
junky
ˈdʒʌŋkɪ
monkey
ˈmʌŋkɪ
plunky
ˈplʌŋkɪ
punkey
ˈpʌŋkɪ
punky
ˈpʌŋkɪ
skunky
ˈskʌŋkɪ
spunkie
ˈspʌŋkɪ
sunkie
ˈsʌŋkɪ
technojunkie
ˈtɛknəʊˌdʒʌŋkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPUNKY

spumy
spun
spun silk
spun sugar
spun yarn
spunbonded
spunk
spunkie
spunkily
spunkiness
spur
spur gear
spur track
spur veins
spur wheel
spur-gall
spur-of-the-moment
spurdog
spurge
spurge laurel

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPUNKY

blanky
clanky
conky
cranky
dinky
hanky
hanky-panky
honky
inky
lanky
linky
manky
pinky
skanky
slinky
stinky
swanky
tanky
wanky
wonky

Synonyms and antonyms of spunky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spunky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPUNKY

Find out the translation of spunky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spunky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spunky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

容易发怒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

valiente
570 millions of speakers

English

spunky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिलेर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شجاع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пылкий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corajosa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তেজী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plein de cran
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sengit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

couragiert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

魅力的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성급한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spunky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

can đam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துணிவுமிக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मखमली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cesur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spunky
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odważny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

палкий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spunky
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ψυχωμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vonk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spunky
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spunky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPUNKY»

The term «spunky» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.251 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPUNKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spunky

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3 QUOTES WITH «SPUNKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spunky.
1
David Byrne
The voting booth joint is a great leveler; the whole neighborhood - rich, poor, old, young, decrepit and spunky - they all turn out in one day.
2
Maureen Dowd
The guilty pleasure I miss most when I'm out slogging on the campaign trail is the chance to sprawl on the chaise and watch a vacuously spunky and generically sassy chick flick.
3
Ted Naifeh
When people think girl adventurers, they tend to think of a spunky, plucky tom-boy with a chip on her shoulder. I'm not saying that this makes for a dull character, but I think other types of adventurous girls exist. It's easy to fall into well-established tropes, believing that the tropes of a genre define the genre itself.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPUNKY»

Discover the use of spunky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spunky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Spunky the Monkey: An Adventure in Exercise
A message from Spunky: "I hope you enjoy my exercise adventure through the forest. Please read this book and exercise along with it every day ..."--P. 2.
Len Saunders, 2010
2
Spunky Spot: A Tale of One Smart Fish
Describes how Spot the fish knows how to find food and hide from predators
Suzanne Tate, 1989
3
Spunky Tells All
The latest addition to the beloved Huey and Julian series, which includes the popular The Stories Julian Tells (featured on an Oprah.com summer reading list).
Ann Cameron, 2011
4
Spunky Sailor
What better life for a randy gay man than as a sailor?
Ken Smith, 2009
5
Seven Spunky Monkeys
One by one, seven monkeys who go out to have a good time wind up falling in love over the course of a week, in the companion title to One Monkey Too Many. Jr Lib Guild.
Jackie French Koller, 2005
6
Spunky Sprout in India
After many years Wobine returned to India to visit family and friends, and this story originated through her nostalgic travels.
Wobine Ishwaran, 2006
7
Spunky Chunks
Spunky Chunks • is a complete phonogram (chunk) word study program • makes learning fun and increases fluency with poetry • supports Academic Content Standards for K-2 • teaches reading and writing strategies • reinforces skills ...
Mary Ann Callan, 2011
8
Tales from the Persimmon Patch: Spunky Saves the Day
Spunky Saves the Day is a delightful tale of life deep inside the Persimmon Patch.
Sherri Baker, 2008
9
Spunky and Friends
Two oF The horses looked up and looked aT Spunky. They walked over slowly To The Fence where Spunky was sTanding. “My name is Spunky. I live down The road, and I came over To say Hello," said Spunky To The horses. “N ice To ...
Mary Ada Bernal
10
Spunky
The bobcat fell over on his side with Spunky still hanging on but in this position the bobcat was able to rip into Spunky 's chest and side with his claws. Spunky was getting the worst of the battle so he was forced to let go and when he did the  ...
Lazarus, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPUNKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spunky is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Spunky' girl's 5th birthday may be her last
It may be that spunky attitude that has kept Lila May Schow going. She'll turn 5 on July 31, and her mom is afraid this may be the last birthday for her. That's why ... «KOIN.com, Jul 15»
2
Meet PeeWee, a 'Spunky' Senior Dachshund Looking for a Home
"He really acts spunky — he plays with toys and he's very curious. He likes to meet other dogs, he gets along with cats," she said. PeeWee weighs 12 and 1/2 ... «DNAinfo, Jul 15»
3
Spunky 4-Year-Old Flower Girl Steals The Spotlight In Mom's …
Clearly, this 4-year-old flower girl isn't afraid to show a little affection. At her mom Michelle Hall's Knoxville, Tennessee wedding on Saturday, flower girl ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
4
Authentic Korean Dishes from Spunky YouTube Star Maangchi
Yahoo Food's Cookbook of the Week is Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking by YouTube sensation and Korean food evangelist Maangchi. If you've yet to come ... «Yahoo Food, Jun 15»
5
Someone to Love: Spunky Sprocket is fun, lovable
Sprocket, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, short coat/mix, is looking for a fur-ever family and feels like he is a pawsome candidate. Sprocket is very independent and ... «Ahwatukee Foothills News, Jun 15»
6
Review: Spunky and affordable 2015 Lexus NX
Finally, there's a Lexus sport utility vehicle that's priced under $40,000. The new-for-2015 Lexus NX is a compact crossover SUV, so it provides a car-like ride ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
7
Rihanna poses with spunky pink gun
Rihanna poses with spunky pink gun. IANS | Los Angeles. May 28, 2015 Last Updated at 15:08 IST. My Page. Related News. Rihanna to collaborate with Sam ... «Business Standard, May 15»
8
The Charms Of Chablis: A Spunky French Chardonnay
Chablis wines are made from chardonnay grapes grown in northeastern France and they are legendary for their spunky minerality. The word Chablis is derived ... «Forbes, Apr 15»
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Salida: Spunky, artsy town is trail heaven for biking and running year …
Hikers enjoy hiking the extensive trail system along the Arkansas Hills trails near the mountain town of Salida, Colorado on March 17, 2015. (Photo By Helen H. «The Denver Post, Mar 15»
10
Spunky East Bridgewater toddler remembered as 'loving, sweet'
EAST BRIDGEWATER – Sydney Craven could light up any room with her constant smile. Her infectious laughter caught on and could make anyone giggle. «Wicked Local Bridgewater, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Spunky [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/spunky>. May 2024 ».
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