spark

/spɑːk//spɑɹk/

noun

  1. 1

    A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

  2. 2

    A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

  3. 3

    A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

  4. 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. 5

    Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.

  6. 6

    (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

  7. 7

    An electrician.

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verb

  1. 1

    To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

  2. 2

    To light; to kindle.

  3. 3

    To give off a spark or sparks.

  4. 4

    Appalachian To court.

noun

  1. 1

    A gallant; a foppish young man.

  2. 2

    A beau, lover.

verb

  1. 1

    To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

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