spark

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. An electrician.

1. To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
2. To light; to kindle.
3. To give off a spark or sparks.
4. Appalachian To court.

1. A gallant; a foppish young man.
2. A beau, lover.

verb

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