Pluck

/plʌk/

The meaning and definition of Pluck, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Guts, nerve, fortitude or persistence.
“He didn't get far with the attempt, but you have to admire his pluck.”
An instance of plucking.
“Those tiny birds are hardly worth the tedious pluck.”

verb

To pull something sharply; to pull something out
“She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled.”
To gently play a single string, e.g. on a guitar, violin etc.
“Whereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks it.”

Synonyms plonk

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