adjective
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resembling a spike
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having a spike or spikes
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informal ill-tempered
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characterized by violent or aggressive methods
spiky protestors
Other Word Forms
- spikily adverb
- spikiness noun
Etymology
Origin of spiky
Example Sentences
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‘Humanize me a little,” says the petite woman in a cashmere sweater at the end of a forthright, occasionally spiky interview.
Avery’s blond hair is down and bouncy, and her eyelashes are spiky with the brown mascara Celia once told her was better for her coloring than the black she “borrowed” from Aunt Jen.
From Literature
Deftly written, funny and spiky, it showcases Groff’s ability to conjure storms both internal and external.
From Los Angeles Times
Fred was an iguana, spiky as a dragon, with a cheerful snub nose.
From Literature
Instead, I name my spiky friend and display him on my dresser, like a houseplant or oversized pet rock.
From Literature
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