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   Spik·y

   /ˈspīkē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having many spikes or sharp projecting points: "a spiky cactus" Similar jaggedbarbedserratedsawtoothsawtoothedspinypointysharp
   • ▪ resembling a spike or spikes: "his hair was dark and spiky"
   • 2. easily offended or annoyed: informal "she sounded spiky and defensive"

   Derivatives

   • 1. spikily adverb
   • 2. spikiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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