SPIKY


Meaning of SPIKY in English

— spikily , adv. — spikiness , n.

/spuy"kee/ , adj., spikier, spikiest .

1. having a spike or spikes.

2. having the form of a spike; spikelike.

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

[ 1570-80; SPIKE 1 + -Y 1 ]

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