adj
plucky
PLUH-kee
adj
1
Brave and determined, especially when facing difficult odds.
"The plucky underdog team fought to the final whistle."
"She gave a plucky performance despite her injury."
How to Use Plucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing spirited courage, often used admiringly for someone facing a tough challenge.
Common pairings
a plucky underdog
plucky performance
plucky little team
Word Forms
pluckier comparative, pluckiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "pluck" (courage, nerve) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y".