plucked
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having courage and spirit; plucky.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
He could scarcely contain his admiration. "What a plucked un!" he muttered; "what a plucked un! No miss," he added, "you needn't fear. Fear, says I? You never feared nothink in your life. […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Exposed, embarrassed, humiliated, or caught publicly.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plucked” mean?
Having courage and spirit; plucky.
Is “plucked” formal or informal?
plucked is generally dated, slang.