parky

British

/ ˈpɑːkɪ /

adjective

informal (usually postpositive) (of the weather) chilly; cold

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Etymology

Origin of parky

C19: perhaps from _perky

Example Sentences

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It can’t kill Parky, but it can quiet him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

During his 70-year career, "Parky" interviewed top names such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali and George Best.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

That may be, I told myself, but I could not cite even one unique Parky who had escaped with brain intact.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 29, 2019

But as he lamented, now Parky has left ITV, he doesn't seem to get booked on UK chatshows much any more.

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2012

“But be crazy if you like. Crazy! This is not what we do. I know. Tell me, Parky, tell a stupid old man. What would be our interest?”

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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