plucky

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adjective

ˈplə-kē 

pluckier; pluckiest

: spirited, brave

pluckily

ˈplə-kə-lē 

adverb

pluckiness

ˈplə-kē-nəs 

noun

pluckiness

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noun

pluck·​i·​ness -kēnə̇s 

-kin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being plucky

Examples of plucky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And although Etna’s narrative voice—vulnerable, curious, endearingly direct—inclines the reader to envision the pluckiest good boy, humanity’s violence deprives him of a gentle youth. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

California sewed up 2nd place, amazingly, in the group with a win over the plucky Miami team. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The story of a plucky Canadian station in the golden era of alternative radio is headed to PBS. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Thirteen consecutive July victories have lifted the plucky Boston Red Sox into playoff position two weeks before the trade deadline. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plucky

• bucky
• lucky
• mucky
• unlucky

Kids Definition

plucky

adjective

ˈplək-ē 

pluckier; pluckiest

: courageous, brave