plucky
1. [ adjective ] showing courage
Synonyms: spunky feisty
Examples:

"the champion is faced with a feisty challenger"

Related terms: spirited
2. [ adjective ] showing courage in the face of danger
Examples:

"a plucky lampooner of the administration"

Related terms: gutsy
Similar spelling:   pluck
  ploce
  plica
  place
  plough