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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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