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spiky

 

[ หˆspaษชki ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

hairstyle

Having sharp points or thorns; shaped like a spike.

Synonyms

pointed, prickly, sharp

Examples of usage

  • She styled her hair into a spiky pixie cut.
  • The cactus has spiky needles for protection.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Easily irritated or annoyed; having a prickly attitude.

Synonyms

irritable, testy, touchy

Examples of usage

  • His spiky personality often led to conflicts with others.
  • She was known for her spiky responses when criticized.
Context #3 | Noun

object

A small, pointed object or projection.

Synonyms

point, prickle, thorn

Examples of usage

  • He stepped on a spiky rock while hiking.
  • The hedgehog used its spiky quills for defense.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pontiagudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเค•เฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stachelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berduri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolczasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใจใ’ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espinoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฆๅˆบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bodiฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ broddรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะบะตะฝะตะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espinoso

Etymology

The word 'spiky' originated from the Middle English word 'spike', which in turn came from the Old English word 'spฤซc'. The term has been used to describe sharp points or projections since the 14th century. Over time, 'spiky' has evolved to also refer to personalities or attitudes that are easily irritated or prickly.

See also: spiked, spikes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,099, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.