barky

American  

[bahr-kee] / ˈbɑr ki /

adjective

barkier, barkiest

1. consisting of, containing, or covered with bark.

2. resembling bark.

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Etymology

Origin of barky

First recorded in 1580–90; bark ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Unlike the gruff, barky impressions lots of comedians were doing at the time, Johnson’s had a flow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sure, the Hungarian herding breed can be stubborn and barky, Cheimis said, but Csoki also looks after her geese and chickens at home in Kingfield, Maine, even lying down next to the goslings.

From Seattle Times

Try not to be too snarky and barky.

From New York Times

His name is Kode, and he is a dream around people but unpredictably barky around other dogs, especially bigger ones.

From New York Times

Faced with the dispiriting choice between shouty democratic socialism and barky populist nationalism, voters may find themselves grasping for any lifeline in the vast ocean between the two ideological poles.

From Washington Post