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sparky

/ˈspɑːr.ki/
spar · ky
Adverb:sparkily
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Plural:sparkies
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sparky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Lively, spirited, and full of energy or wit.

Example

"The comedy series features a cast of sparky characters and sharp dialogue."

2

Emitting or producing sparks of fire or electricity.

Example

"We replaced the faulty power cord because the plug was becoming dangerously sparky."

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• noun

1

British An informal term for a qualified electrician.

Example

"We had to call in a local sparky to rewire the kitchen before the new appliances arrived."

2

An informal term for a radio operator, especially aboard a ship.

Example

"The ship's sparky worked through the storm to maintain radio contact with the coast guard."

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• Nearby Words

sparkly
sparkplug
sparkproof
sparky
sparmannia
sparrow
sparrowhawk

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sparky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sparky
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