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- DictionarySpik·y/ˈspīkē/
adjective
- 1. having many spikes or sharp projecting points: "a spiky cactus"
- 2. easily offended or annoyed: informal "she sounded spiky and defensive"
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Definitions of spiky. adjective. having or as if having especially high-pitched spots. synonyms: peaky. high, high-pitched. used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency. Pronunciation.
Definition of spiky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 29, 2024 · spiky in American English. (ˈspaiki) adjective Word forms: spikier, spikiest. 1. having a spike or spikes. 2. having the form of a spike; spikelike. 3. acid or peevish in temper or mood; prickly.
Synonyms for SPIKY: barbed, cross, caustic, sardonic, sour, acerbic, satirical, pungent; Antonyms of SPIKY: amusing, playful, mild, merry, gentle, bland, smooth, diplomatic.
n. [ countable] Building, Rail Transport a naillike fastener, 3 to 12 in. (7.6 to 30.5 cm) long, for fastening together heavy timbers. something resembling such a nail, as a piece of metal sticking out of the heel and sole of a shoe for improving gripping power. Clothing spikes, [ plural]
Spiky Definition. spīkē. spikier, spikiest. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. spikier, spikiest. Having one or more projecting sharp points. American Heritage. Shaped like a spike; long and pointed. Webster's New World. Grouchy or cross in temperament. American Heritage.
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