spunk
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Spunk and moxie define Winnie, yet for a central character, her thoughts, feelings and interests beyond motivating her desultory new pal are not.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021
I’m looking forward to rereading Spunk, the powerful and irreverent stories of Zora Neale Hurston, who dazzled during the Harlem Renaissance.
From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2015
When he tries to convince the actor Spunk Davis, for obvious reasons, to change his name, Spunk turns on him and growls, "One more word and I'll rip my ears off!"
From The Guardian • May 27, 2010
The Spunk pretended to be shying—put on the rags as if he was going to try legs with the Devastation.
From The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth by Templeton, Timothy
"Well, whatever he is, you will kindly keep Spunk down-stairs," said Cyril with decision.
From Miss Billy by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)
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