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PLUK-ee/ˈplʌki/

Plucky means brave and determined, especially when the odds are poor: plucky cover talk, a plucky spare. Brave (already in the dictionary) is everyday; courage-talk does not name a spare.

Meaning

Brave and determined, especially when the odds are poor (from brave, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Plucky cover talk still needs a named spare on the rota.”
• “Brave is already in this course. Spirited is the close twin. Courage-talk is a slogan. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the pluck if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Brave despite the odds. Everyday: brave (already in the dictionary). Courage-talk ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

brave, spirited, gutsy

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