Spunk

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌŋk/

Spunk (noun)

  1. Courage and energy to act, especially when things are difficult or you feel nervous.
  2. A lively, confident way of behaving that shows you are not easily discouraged.
  3. A bodily fluid produced by males, released during sexual activity.

Examples

  • She showed spunk when the problem got worse.
  • The team needs spunk to keep going under pressure.