sparky

adjective

ˈspär-kē How to pronounce sparky (audio)
sparkier; sparkiest
Synonyms of sparkynext
: marked by animation : lively
sparky children
sparkily
ˈspär-kə-lē How to pronounce sparky (audio)
adverb

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Examples of sparky in a Sentence

that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him
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Syrupy and meaty aromas that include herbs and a sliver of sparky bright red fruit. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Mellow wisps of cinnamon acquire the snappy, sparky heat of Red Hots. — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023

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First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparky was circa 1865

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sparky

adjective
ˈspär-kē How to pronounce sparky (audio)
sparkier; sparkiest
: being lively and active
sparky children
sparkily
-kə-lē How to pronounce sparky (audio)
adverb

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