C2nouninformalpsychologysport
US/plʌk/
UK/plʌk/
courage and determination, especially when things are difficult
In context
It took real pluck to stand up and disagree with the boss.
The underdogs showed plenty of pluck but still lost the final.
Everyone admired the pluck of the girl who swam to save her brother.
Words that go with pluck
noun + preposition
- the pluck toFew people have the pluck to quit a safe job and start again.
- plenty of pluckThe little club has plenty of pluck but no money.
adjective + noun
- real pluckStarting a business at nineteen takes real pluck.
noun + noun
- pluck and determinationShe recovered thanks to pluck and determination.
- courage and pluckThe rescue needed courage and pluck from everyone involved.