Definition of "plucky" []

• Having or showing courage and spirit in trying circumstances. See Synonyms at brave. (adjective)

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• "From the New York Times: It is the time of year when bedtime stories and television specials often recall the plucky reindeer and the little girl of Whoville who managed to save Christmas."
• "It's been suggested that the plucky -- and it's almost always described as plucky --"
• "And eep -- Talia is many things, but "plucky" has never been one of them :"