spunk
/spʌŋk/Definitions
1. noun
a quality of spirit or courage, especially in the face of adversity or hardship
“She had a lot of spunk and decided to pursue her dreams despite the odds.”
2. noun
a small amount of something, especially a liquid or a combustible material
“The fire was fueled by a small amount of spunk from the kindling.”
3. verb
to show courage or determination in the face of adversity or hardship
“The new business owner was willing to spunk it out and take risks to succeed.”
4. noun
a spirit of defiance or rebelliousness
“The group’s spunk and determination inspired others to join their cause.”