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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

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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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