2006-06-19 03:36:03 · 5 answers · asked by * 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
He had a big grin on his face and was twinkling.
2006-06-19 03:40:39 · update #1
the original meaning of 'spunk' is a 'spark'. in the seventeenth century and earlier tinder-boxes were called 'spunkboxes'.
so to call someone 'spunky' is equivalent to saying that 'they have fire in them'. in australian and new zealand englishes it is a common way of saying that someone is brave, or indomptable.
to call someone a 'spunky rat' would be to praise them for their tenaciousness.
2006-06-19 04:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by synopsis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means he is taking advantage of the fact that you don't know what a 'spunky rat' is.
2006-06-19 04:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by lyndi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a compliment. You know the Ausie's. They always have a look in their eye. Normally, they are not out to put you down!
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2006-06-21 08:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they use the word spunk as a reference to courage ,as for the rat .well i dont know .i think it could be taken as a compliment in a weird way
2006-06-19 03:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by jagtic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be something good but what was his tone of voice when he said it?
2006-06-19 03:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by stevieg639 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋