spunky

Spunky and adventurous, Cricket epitomized the “high-risk lifestyle” law enforcement would later describe.

That's Spunky Pete and no other,' says I, tumbling into my clothes and grabbing a lantern.

Spunky Jack made no reply to this, but took the letter and sat down.

"Spunky little sister," encouraged the elder girl, and helped the other to the seat.