adverb
- in a spirited, courageous, or determined manner
Usage: informal
Examples
- She spunkily defended her position during the debate.
- The small dog spunkily barked at the much larger intruder.
- He spunkily volunteered to lead the difficult project.
- The team spunkily fought back from a twenty-point deficit.
- She spunkily refused to give up despite the setbacks.
- The child spunkily stood up to the playground bully.