sparky
word
/ˈspɑɹki/
SPAR-kee
/spˈɑːki/
SPAH-kee
Definition
Describes someone or something full of energy, lively, or spirited. Informally, also a nickname for an electrician.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly. Commonly describes a lively or enthusiastic person, sometimes a child or pet. In the UK and Australia, 'sparky' is slang for 'electrician.' Not usually used in formal writing.
Spanish: chispeante - vivazPortuguese (BR): animado - elétrico (pessoa) - eletricista (gíria)Portuguese (PT): animado - elétrico (pessoa) - eletricista (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 活力四射的 - 电工（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 活力四射的 - 電工（俚語）Hindi: ऊर्जावान - स्पार्की (इलेक्ट्रिशियन के लिए बोलचाल में)Arabic: مليء بالحيوية - كهربائي (عامية)Bengali: উদ্যমী - চঞ্চলRussian: энергичный - живойJapanese: 元気な - 活発なVietnamese: năng động - sôi nổiKorean: 활기찬 - 생기 넘치는Turkish: enerjik - canlıUrdu: پرجوش - زندہ دلIndonesian: bersemangat - lincah
Example Sentences
My nephew is very sparky and always makes us laugh.
basic
Their new puppy is super sparky and chews everything.
basic
She's a sparky student who asks lots of questions.
basic
Everyone calls Tom 'Sparky' because he works as an electrician.
natural
That was a sparky debate—you could feel the excitement in the room.
natural
I love working with sparky people—they always bring good ideas.
natural