pluckier; pluckiest
Synonyms of pluckynext
pluckily adverb
pluckiness noun

Examples of plucky in a Sentence

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Like Stranger Things, The Boroughs features a supernatural mystery that is uncovered by a plucky group of underdogs—rather than teenagers, our heroes are a group of retirees who live in the titular retirement home. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 But the aliens don’t seem to want to be a secret anymore, and there are a few plucky human allies willing to buck the system, most notably one Daniel Kellner (O’Connor). ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026 There’s plucky and resourceful Shu, who has an ear for useful gossip and who has fiercely protected her sisters all season long. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Now 46, the singer draws inspiration from the music that inspired her, name-checking Prince and the Gap Band, for a spate of upbeat tunes dotted by glittery synths, pummeling 808s and plucky bass notes. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plucky

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plucky was in 1840

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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

plucky

adjective
pluckier; pluckiest

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