spiky

[ spahy-kee ]
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adjective,spik·i·er, spik·i·est.

  1. having a spike or spikes.

  2. having the form of a spike; spikelike.

  1. acid or peevish in temper or mood; prickly.

Origin of spiky

1
First recorded in 1570–80; spike1 + -y1

Other words from spiky

  • spik·i·ly, adverb
  • spik·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for spiky

spiky

/ (ˈspaɪkɪ) /

adjectivespikier or spikiest

  1. resembling a spike

  2. having a spike or spikes

  1. British informal ill-tempered

  2. characterized by violent or aggressive methods: spiky protestors

Derived forms of spiky

  • spikily, adverb
  • spikiness, noun

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