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spiky

[ spahy-kee ]

adjective

, spik·i·er, spik·i·est.
  1. having a spike or spikes. spike.
  2. having the form of a spike; spikelike.
  3. acid or peevish in temper or mood; prickly.


ˈspiky

/ ˈspaɪkɪ /

adjective

  1. resembling a spike
  2. having a spike or spikes
  3. informal.
    ill-tempered
  4. characterized by violent or aggressive methods

    spiky protestors

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈspikiness, noun
  • ˈspikily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • spiki·ly adverb
  • spiki·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spiky1

First recorded in 1570–80; spike 1 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

The furry limb, spiky-leaf trees are native to the area, and it is currently illegal to remove them since they are a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species Act.

The block that followed was much larger, the size of a small brick, its surfaces angled together into a sharp point, like a microcosm of the spiky mountains all around us.

She wore a blue T-shirt with the words “Don’t Try Me,” matching her spiky blue bob.

He sampled the spiky “Ether” for the boom-bap of Run the Jewels’ “The Ground Below,” his way of sharing the music with a new generation of listeners.

Developed by Sayeed Khan, who was a grandson of indentured laborers, the brand’s spice mix is a household staple, adored for its nuanced and spiky flavor.

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