Meaning of the word spiky in English

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spiky

US /ˈspaɪ.ki/

UK /ˈspaɪ.ki/

having many sharp points

Example:

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The cactus has spiky leaves.

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He has spiky hair.

Synonym:

pointed prickly thorny sharp jagged

easily annoyed or angered; irritable

Example:

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She was feeling a bit spiky after a long day at work.

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His comments were a bit spiky, but he meant well.

Synonym:

irritable grumpy testy peevish snappy

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