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English noun: spunk

1. spunk (substance) material for starting a fire


Synonymskindling, punk, tinder, touchwood


Broader (hypernym)igniter, ignitor, lighter

2. spunk (attribute) the courage to carry on


SamplesHe kept fighting on pure spunk.
You haven't got the heart for baseball.


Synonymsheart, mettle, nerve


Broader (hypernym)braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness









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