adjective
Sparky
Sparky (adjective) means Lively, energetic, and full of spirit. Example: “She gave a sparky interview full of quick, witty answers.”
adjective
1
Lively, energetic, and full of spirit.
"She gave a sparky interview full of quick, witty answers."
noun
1
A British informal term for an electrician.
"They called a sparky to fix the wiring in the attic."
"Pete said that the sparkies, the electricians, had turned the power off."
— Stephanie Smith, Underground London (2004)
How to use Sparky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLively and energetic, or (British slang) an electrician.
When to use it
"Sparky" meaning electrician is informal British slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sparkies
- Comparative
- sparkier
- Superlative
- sparkiest
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Etymology
From "spark" plus the adjective suffix "-y," suggesting liveliness like an electrical spark.
Rhymes for Sparky
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What does “Sparky” mean?
The word “Sparky” means lively, energetic, and full of spirit. In plain terms, lively and energetic, or (British slang) an electrician.
How do you use “Sparky” in a sentence?
Here is “Sparky” used in a sentence: “She gave a sparky interview full of quick, witty answers.”
What part of speech is “Sparky”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sparky” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Sparky” have?
“Sparky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lively, energetic, and full of spirit.
