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spiky

[spahy-kee]

adjective

spikier, spikiest 
  1. having a spike or spikes. spike.

  2. having the form of a spike; spikelike.

  3. acid or peevish in temper or mood; prickly.



ˈ辱

/ ˈ貹ɪɪ /

adjective

  1. resembling a spike

  2. having a spike or spikes

  3. informalill-tempered

  4. characterized by violent or aggressive methods

    spiky protestors

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • spikily adverb
  • spikiness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of spiky1

First recorded in 1570–80; spike 1 + -y 1
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But it comes alongside ”Tracks II,” which adds a ton of new texture and spiky context to the era when Bruce exploded from blue-collar ambassador into a global superstar.

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But I own three foam rollers — one smooth, one spiky, one padded — and even use them at home.

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She accessorised the look with a spiky beach blonde pixie cut and stylish eyeglasses.

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After the rich and hearty stews of winter, I am craving lighter textures and brighter flavors, and everything I see — little green peas, thin spiky asparagus, feathery fronds of fennel — I want.

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Teuchitlán is a bustling agricultural hub of 40,000 near the touristy “tequila route,” a road lined with expanses of sugar cane and agave, the spiky plant that yields tequila.

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