Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plucky | No | Yes | No | No |
pluck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
plucky (noun) | pluck (noun) |
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the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord | |
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury |
plucky (adjective) | pluck (adjective) |
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marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited | |
showing courage |
plucky (verb) | pluck (verb) |
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pull or pull out sharply | |
look for and gather | |
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion | |
strip of feathers | |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | |
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity |