IPA: /ˈspɑr.ki/
KK: /ˈspɑrki/
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and animated.
The sparky dog jumped around, excited to play.
Comparative: sparrier
Superlative: sparkiest
The word 'sparky' originates from the adjective 'spark' (from Middle English 'sperke', meaning a small particle of fire or light) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'sparky' describes something characterized by sparks or lively energy.
Think of 'spark' as a small burst of fire or energy, and remember that 'sparky' means full of that lively energy.