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sparks

noun

Meaning

  1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
  2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
  3. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
  4. A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  5. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
  6. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
  7. To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  8. To light; to kindle.
  9. To give off a spark or sparks.
  10. Appalachian To court.
  11. A gallant; a foppish young man.
  12. A beau, lover.
  13. To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.
  14. An electrician

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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