spiky

🇺🇸 /ˈspaɪki/ 🇬🇧 /ˈspaɪki/
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adjective
R

covered with spikes or having lots of sharp points

The child wore a helmet with spiky decorations on top.

R

hair that stands up straight

She had a spiky haircut that made her stand out in the crowd.

R

quick to take offense or get angry

His spiky response left everyone in the room surprised.

translation

adj. covered with spikes or having lots of sharp points; hair that stands up straight; quick to take offense or get angry

Word Forms

Comparative spikier
Superlative spikiest