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spiky

/ˈspaɪki/adjective

उच्चारण स्पाइकी

नुकीला, काँटेदार

Core word

adjectivespikier, spikiest
  1. 1

    having sharp points

    नुकीला, काँटेदार

    • Cactus plants have spiky leaves.
    • The boy had short spiky hair.

    Synonyms prickly pointed thorny bristly

    Opposite smooth

  2. 2

    British, informal

    (of people) easily annoyed and quick to argue

    चिड़चिड़ा, तुनकमिज़ाज

    • She can be a bit spiky when she is tired.
    • The editor can be spiky when reporters miss their deadlines.

    Synonyms irritable touchy prickly

    Opposite easy-going

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spike noun