adj, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances. informal

   "For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury, / Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century"

Adjective

1. 1
   marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited wordnet
2. 2
   showing courage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gutsyspunkyfeistyassuredbadbold

Antonyms

All antonyms

chicken-heartedtimorous

Example

More examples

"This plucky hero never backed down from danger."

Etymology

From pluck (“nerve, persistence”) + -y.

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