spunking

/ˈspʌŋkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Showing courage, spirit, or determination.
    • That spunking little puppy kept trying to climb the stairs.
    • She gave a spunking speech that rallied the whole community.
    • The spunking young athlete refused to give up even after falling.
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