"sparko" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sparko (not comparable)
  1. (UK, slang) Contraction of spark out. Tags: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, contraction, not-comparable, slang Alternative form of: spark out
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