spiky
/ˈspaɪki/
sharp, irritable
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Having or covered with sharp points or spikes.
"a plant with spiky leaves"
- 2.
Easily annoyed or offended; sharp and abrupt in manner.
"He can be a bit spiky sometimes."
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The hedgehog's spiky exterior protects it from predators.
The hedgehog's spiky exterior protects it from predators.
She decided to get a spiky haircut for a bold new look.
She decided to get a spiky haircut for a bold new look.
His usually calm demeanor turned a bit spiky when the topic of taxes came up.
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How do you pronounce spiky?
spiky is pronounced [/ˈspaɪki/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does spiky mean?
spiky means "sharp, irritable". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is spiky?
spiky is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The hedgehog's spiky exterior protects it from predators." — used to mean "sharp, irritable".
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