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spunk


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verb

Definition of SPUNK

intransitive verb
dialect
: to show spirit —usually used with up

First Known Use of SPUNK

1840

Other Dialect Terms

bespoke, boughten, lave, muchacho, nigh, thunk, toboggan

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