sparky

[ spahr-kee ]

adjective

, spark·i·er, spark·i·est.

1. emitting or producing sparks. spark.
2. animated; lively:

   a sparky personality.

sparky

/ ˈspɑːkɪ /

adjective

1. lively; vivacious; spirited

Other Words From

• sparki·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparky¹

First recorded in 1610–20; spark ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The greater the electrical field within a cloud, the more “sparky” the storm will be.

From Washington Post

The tranches have sparky titles — “Turning the Wheel,” “One-Way Pendulum,” “Some Like It Cold” and “The Longest March” — and they are organized chronologically, mostly, and by category.

From Washington Post

Always take Sparky for a walk, make Sparky and my husband breakfast.

From The Daily Beast

A second stab of sparky flame split the darkness and Robideau reeled back into the arms of his panicky soldiers.

From Project Gutenberg

Sparky's success was greatly due to his extremely specious manner, and his power of playing the part that the occasion demanded.

From Project Gutenberg

I did have thinks about sparky things as I did come on home.

From Project Gutenberg

But mind what you are about, my sparky, and don't think to ill-use me because you happen to be the strongest!

From Project Gutenberg