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spunk

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: spunk

1
n
the courage to carry on
2
n
material for starting a fire
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: spunk
1

n the courage to carry on

“he kept fighting on pure spunk
Synonyms:
heart, mettle, nerve
Type of:
braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
2

n material for starting a fire

Synonyms:
kindling, punk, tinder, touchwood
Type of:
igniter, ignitor, lighter
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
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