sparkplug

[spahrk-pluhg]

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verb (used with object), spark·plugged, spark·plug·ging. Informal.

to lead, inspire, or animate something or someone.

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Origin of sparkplug

v. use of spark plug

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Related Words for sparkplug

ringleader, malcontent, reactionary, radical, firebrand, demagogue, propagandist, zealot, anarchist, troublemaker, leftist, meddler, knave, rabble-rouser, punk, incendiary, inciter, agitator, mischief-maker, hellion

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Historical Examples of sparkplug

Burns picked up a sparkplug from the office desk as he spoke.
Red Pepper Burns
Grace S. Richmond