pointy

[ poin-tee ]
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adjective,point·i·er, point·i·est.
  1. having a comparatively sharp point: The elf had pointy little ears.

Origin of pointy

1
First recorded in 1635–45; point + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for pointy

pointy

/ (ˈpɔɪntɪ) /


adjectivepointier or pointiest
  1. having a sharp point or points; pointed

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