"spunk" meaning in English

See spunk in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /spʌŋk/ Audio: en-us-spunk.ogg [US], en-au-spunk.ogg [Australia] Forms: spunk [singular], – [plural]
Head templates: {{noun4}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Spunk is a person's courage or determination.
    Sense id: simple-spunk-en-noun-rHMx~XMN
  2. Spunk is a slang word for ejaculated semen. Tags: UK
    Sense id: simple-spunk-en-noun-ozfMDWZn Categories (other): Slang
     
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        "Spunk is a slang word for ejaculated semen."
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    },
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      ]
    }
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      ]
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        "Spunk is a slang word for ejaculated semen."
      ],
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