spunk

Meanings

• noun

  Vitality, energy, or virility.

  - "He had the spunk to stand up to his boss."
  - "The young boxer showed great spunk in the ring."

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Pronunciation

1. /spʌŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /spʌŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Adonis , beefcake , hunk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spunk
junk , munk , punk

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Homophones

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1. spark (en) : A small, bright, glowing particle or a source of ignition
   

2. spook (en) : A ghost or specter
   

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Variants

List of all variants of spunk that leads to same result
spunk , spunks , spunked , spunking

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish dialect word, spunk comes from the Dutch word 'sper', meaning 'seed' or 'semen'. It was first used in English in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spunk' was popularized in the English language by Rudyard Kipling in his novel 'The Light That Failed'.

2. In Australia, 'spunk' is sometimes used to describe an attractive person.

3. The term 'spunky' is sometimes used to describe a person who is lively, energetic, and determined.

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Related Concepts

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1. vitality: The state of being alive; the force that animates living organisms

2. energy: The ability or power to do work

3. virility: The quality or state of being male, especially in relation to sexual function

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Culture

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In literature, spunk is often used to describe a person's determination, courage, or resilience. In the movie 'Remember the Titans', the character Gerry Bertier shows great spunk as he leads his team to victory despite racial tensions. In music, the term 'spunk' is sometimes used to describe a lively or energetic performance.

How to Memorize "spunk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a lot of energy, determination, and courage. Imagine them standing up to a challenge and overcoming it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spunk' with words like 'energy', 'determination', and 'courage'. Think of a person who embodies these qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Spunky People Understand Never Give Up'.

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