noun
General Slang
Sparky
SPAR-kee · noun · construction
An electrician.
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Definitions
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Standard British/Aussie site nickname for a qualified electrician. Affectionate, not rude. Every job site has one, and they usually turn up after the brickie's already finished.
“Get the sparky back, the kitchen sockets aren't live.”
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In the Royal Navy and RAF, traditional slang for a radio operator or electrical rating.
“The sparky was the only one who could raise the convoy.”
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An electrician.
“We need a sparky to sort out the wiring.”
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Sparky In A Sentence
Get the sparky back, the kitchen sockets aren't live.
The sparky was the only one who could raise the convoy.
Origin & Usage
British forces/trade slang from the early 20th century, riffing on electrical sparks.
People Also Ask
What does 'sparky' mean?
It's Australian slang for an electrician.
Where does 'sparky' come from?
It comes from 'sparks' (electricity) plus the '-y' ending, a common way of forming tradie nicknames.
How do you use 'sparky'?
Use it for an electrician, as in 'We need a sparky to sort out the wiring.'
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