spiky

adjective \ˈspī-kē\

: having sharp points : formed into points

: tending to become angry or annoyed easily

spik·i·erspik·i·est

Full Definition of SPIKY

: of, relating to, or characterized by spikes <spiky barbed wire>

: sharply irritating or acerbic (as in temper or manner)

— spik·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— spik·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

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spiky also spikey \ˈspī-kē\

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