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View definitions for spiky

spiky

adjective as in abrasive

adjective as in echinate

adjective as in pricky

adjective as in thistly

adjective as in thorny

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Example Sentences

"You think it's OK to degrade someone/ Just because they're true to themselves?" she protests over a spiky rock riff.

From BBC

Smith was not like in life, although she was described as "spiky." according to those who worked with her, she admitted to being nervous before each take, which explains her devotion to precise delivery.

From Salon

"Maybe that's why I'm quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies."

From BBC

Leith completed the look with bright red lipstick, short spiky hair and black eye makeup.

From BBC

In other words: Think chunky, think spiky, think statement.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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