sparky

[ spahr-kee ]

adjective,spark·i·er, spark·i·est.
  1. emitting or producing sparks.

  2. animated; lively: a sparky personality.

Origin of sparky

1
First recorded in 1610–20; spark1 + -y1

Other words from sparky

  • spark·i·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for sparky

sparky

/ (ˈspɑːkɪ) /


adjectivesparkier or sparkiest
  1. lively; vivacious; spirited

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