spiky
spiky
adj \ˈspī-kē\spik·i·erspik·i·est
Definition of SPIKY
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by spikes <spiky barbed wire>
2
: sharply irritating or acerbic (as in temper or manner)
— spik·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— spik·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
See Variants of SPIKY
spiky also spikey \ˈspī-kē\
Examples of SPIKY
- a plant with spiky leaves
- He has a spiky personality.
First Known Use of SPIKY
1578
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