pluckier; pluckiest
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Like so many rivalries, this comes steeped in its own lore and stereotypes: River the rich kids from the Belgrano neighbourhood, Boca the plucky upstarts, street fighters from the wrong side of the tracks.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
For example, the ancient kung fu master, the post-apocalyptic warrior, the ghost and the plucky kid all come together in this game to save the day.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
What’s very clear in every one of her plucky performances is that Francis was far more than just a smooth pop songstress — she also was loaded with natural wit, charm, and appeal.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Fortunately, Jerry’s plucky bride rises to my rescue.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
For example, the ancient kung fu master, the post-apocalyptic warrior, the ghost and the plucky kid all come together in this game to save the day.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
What’s very clear in every one of her plucky performances is that Francis was far more than just a smooth pop songstress — she also was loaded with natural wit, charm, and appeal.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Fortunately, Jerry’s plucky bride rises to my rescue.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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