PLUCK
Scrabble letter values: P3L1U1C3K5 = 13
Definition
- noun the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury. — synonyms: gutsiness, pluckiness
- noun the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord.
- verb pull or pull out sharply. — synonyms: tweak, pull_off, pick_off
- verb sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity. — synonyms: hustle, roll
- verb rip off. — synonyms: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, rob, hook
- verb pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion. — synonyms: plunk, pick
- verb strip of feathers. — synonyms: pull, tear, deplume, deplumate, displume
- verb look for and gather. — synonyms: pick, cull
Examples
- “pluck the flowers off the bush”
- “ask an unreasonable price”
- “he plucked the strings of his mandolin”