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plucky

/ˈplʌki/adjective

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साहसी, हिम्मती, जीवट वाला

Core word

adjectivepluckier, pluckiest
  1. 1

    informal

    having a lot of courage and determination, especially when you are small or weak or have little chance of success

    साहसी, हिम्मती, जीवट वाला

    • The plucky little team reached the final against all odds.
    • Radhika made a plucky recovery after her accident.
    • The plucky young batter hit a fine fifty against the fastest bowler.
    + 2 more examples
    • A plucky girl dived into the river to save the puppy.
    • Even after the loss, the plucky team refused to give up.

    Synonyms brave courageous spirited gutsy valiant

    Opposite cowardly timid fearful faint-hearted

◇Word family
pluck nounpluckily adverb