Spunk

/spʌŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Courage, determination, or spirit; resourcefulness.

Despite the challenges, she faced them all with spunk.

Vigor or energy.

The team played with a lot of spunk and enthusiasm.

A slang term for semen.

The medical discussion included references to spunk and other biological fluids.

verb

To enliven; to excite.

They decided to spunk up the event with some live music.

Middle English: probably from the word 'sponk', which means spark or fire.

full of spunk

Having a lot of energy or determination.

show some spunk

Demonstrate courage or determination.

pluck

Spirited and determined courage.

guts

Courage or bravery, often in the face of danger.

Semen or male ejaculate.

He laughed when he saw the spunk on the floor.

An attractive or adventurous person.

He's got a lot of spunk; everyone loves him.