pluck meaning and definition

PLUCK noun

Definition of pluck (noun)

1. the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
   • synonyms: gutsiness, pluckiness
   • antonym: gutlessness
2. the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

PLUCK verb

Definition of pluck (verb)

1. pull or pull out sharply
   • "pluck the flowers off the bush"
   • synonyms: pick off, pull off, tweak
2. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
   • synonyms: hustle, roll
3. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   • synonyms: fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
   • antonym: undercharge
4. pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
   • "he plucked the strings of his mandolin"
   • synonyms: pick, plunk
5. strip of feathers
   • "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
   • synonyms: deplumate, deplume, displume, pull, tear
6. look for and gather
   • "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"
   • synonyms: cull, pick