Pluck Definition & Meaning

pluck
noun
  1. the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
  2. the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
verb
  1. pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush"
  2. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
  3. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  4. pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; "he plucked the strings of his mandolin"
  5. strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
  6. look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"

Synonyms for pluck

cull noun

the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality remove something that has been rejected

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deplume verb

strip of honors, possessions, or attributes strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"

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displume verb

strip of honors, possessions, or attributes strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"

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fleece noun

the wool of a sheep or similar animal tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on

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hook noun

a catch for locking a door a sharp curve or crook

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hustle noun

a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property a rapid active commotion cause

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overcharge noun

a price that is too high rip off; ask an unreasonable price place too much a load on; "don't overload the car"

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pick noun

the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" the quantity of a crop that is harvested

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pluckiness noun

the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

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plume noun

anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness; "a plume of smoke

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"Pluck" in song lyrics

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  • "Point the broad out guaranteed I can pluck"
    B.G. f/ Big Tymers, Hot Boys — Bling Bling (Radio Remix)
  • "Dollars to tip strippers couple of chickens to pluck"
    C-Murder f/ MAC, T-Bo & XL — I'm a Baller
  • "Get buck, get stuck like a chicken get pluck"
    Esham — Poetry

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Frequently asked questions

What does pluck mean?
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush" sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity rip off; ask an unreasonable price pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; "he plucked the strings of his mandolin" strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon" look for and gather; "pick mushrooms
What part of speech is pluck?
Pluck is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pluck have?
Pluck has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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