adjective
spiky
SPEYE-kee
adjective
1
Covered with sharp points; having spikes.
"The cactus had a mass of spiky needles."
"He styled his hair into a spiky mohawk."
2
Of a person, prickly or difficult to get along with.
"She can be a bit spiky in meetings if she disagrees with the plan."
How to Use Spiky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of sharp points, or (of a person) touchy and abrasive.
Common pairings
spiky hair
a spiky personality
spiky leaves
Word Forms
spikier comparative, more spiky comparative, spikier comparative, more spiky comparative, spikiest superlative, most spiky superlative, spikiest superlative, most spiky superlative
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