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plucky

adjective \ˈplə-kē\

: having or showing a lot of courage or determination

pluck·i·erpluck·i·est

Full Definition of PLUCKY

— pluck·i·ly \ˈplə-kə-lē\ adverb

— pluck·i·ness \ˈplə-kē-nəs\ noun

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PLUCKY Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈplə-kē\

pluck·i·erpluck·i·est

: showing courage : brave

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