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spik⋅y

  [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.
3. acid or peevish in temper or mood; prickly.
Origin:
1570–80; spike 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
spik⋅i⋅ly, adverb
spik⋅i⋅ness, noun
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spik·y   (spī'kē)   
adj.   spik·i·er, spik·i·est

  1. Having one or more projecting sharp points.

  2. Grouchy or cross in temperament.

spik'i·ly adv., spik'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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