spunk

About 0.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A spark.
2. noun Touchwood; tinder.
3. noun Synonym of taper, a thin stick used for transferring flames, especially a sulfur match.
4. noun Synonym of match, a thin chemically-treated stick used for creating flames.
5. noun Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
6. noun An attractive person; a good-looker.
7. noun Semen.
8. verb To catch fire; flame up.

Similar words

punk mettle heart kindling touchwood tinder nerve expend moxie lifeblood

Often followed by

and to in of enough than that is was

Word family

spunked spunking spunks