Definition of "spunk" [spunk]

• Informal Spirit; pluck. (noun)
• Punk, touchwood, or other tinder. (noun)
• Vulgar Slang Ejaculated semen. (noun)

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• "Actually, I think the spunk is a symptom of the politics."
• "How can you look at her like that and not want to cover her in spunk?"
• "The only time Palin can be accused of having spunk is when it comes to looking after her own interest in making money."