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sparky

sparky

8 5.3
A lively person who entertains and makes others laugh
  • noun
  • /ˈspɑrki/
  • Informal
translation icon : persona animada
  • At the gathering, Sparky's witty comments brought energy and smiles to the group.

Examples

  • "He's in a bit of a slump now, but he is too good a hitter to stay there," Patriots manager Sparky Lyle said.

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  • Listen, Sparky the Penguin has come unstuck in time because I wanted to.

  • So instead of doing this, I love you and going, you know, Sparky loves me.

  • People call him Sparky Bro, you know what I'm saying?

  • Bring it on, Sparky, I'll come out of my trailer and school your internet tough guy ass on what the Constitution really stands for.

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  • Here is the patch the Tigers will wear this season to honor Sparky Anderson.

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  • The the easiest thing to say is don't forget Sparky has feelings too.

  • While I am glad the Tigers are finally retiring Sparky Anderson's number.

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  • Everyone loves to have Sparky around because he always makes the party more lively.

  • During the meeting, Sparky cracked a few jokes that kept everyone entertained.

Synonyms

wit
vssparky
53 4.8

A person who thinks quickly and says clever, funny things

is lively and entertaining in company rather than only clever remarks
scintillator
vssparky
9.3

A person who is lively and makes quick, clever remarks

is lively and entertaining in social situations rather than exceptionally brilliant
quipper
vssparky
7.9

A person who often says short clever comments to make people laugh

is more about lively social energy than just frequent witty remarks
chirper
vssparky
  • Informal
5.5

A cheerful person who talks in a lively, happy way

brings energetic wit to social events rather than just cheerful talk
sharpy
vssparky
9.9

A person who notices things quickly and acts fast

adds lively entertainment and witty energy in groups rather than mere alertness

Antonyms

bore
  • Offensive
32 4.2

A person who talks too much about dull topics and makes others feel tired or not interested

dullard
  • Offensive
5 7.8

A person who is slow to understand things

How Lively

live wire
  • Informal
2 4.6
sparky
  • Informal
8 5.3
good company
31 2.0

Surface Forms

sparky singular
sparkies plural

Morphology

sparky = spark (transparent) = spark + y

The noun sense 'a lively, entertaining person' is a straightforward nominal use of the adjective formed from 'spark' + '-y' (a person who has 'spark').

Etymology

The word sparky used as a noun comes from spark, which means 'a small flash' or a sudden bit of life, so it gives the image of a person who lights up a room. That's why a sparky is a lively, funny person who brings energy to social situations.