parky

/ ˈpɑːkɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   usually postpositive (of the weather) chilly; cold

Word History and Origins

Origin of parky¹

C19: perhaps from perky

Example Sentences

The TV presenter, who was diagnosed in 2021, marked World Parkinson's Day by presenting a "Parky Charter" to No 10.

From BBC

Mike Parkinson also said that while his dad had been described as "sexist Parky" by some over interviews such as one with Dame Helen Mirren - "and he'd be the first to admit it was not very well handled... he was against sexism".

From BBC

Michael Parkinson, 88, affectionately known to viewers as Parky and arguably Britain’s most popular talk show host, died Wednesday at his home in the village of Bray, on the Thames River 30 miles west of London.

From Seattle Times

During his 70-year career, "Parky" interviewed top names such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali and George Best.

From BBC

Former cricket umpire and Yorkshire icon Dickie Bird, 90, said: "There'll never be another Parky."

From BBC