barkiest

/ˈbɑrkiɪst/
adjective
  1. Having the most bark (the rough outer covering of a tree trunk or branch).
    • She chose the barkiest log for her craft project because it had the most texture.
    • The old oak in the park is the barkiest tree I've ever seen.
    • Among all the pines, this one is the barkiest, with deep ridges and flakes.
  2. Having the loudest, sharpest, or most frequent bark (the sound a dog makes).
    • The barkiest puppy in the litter always gets attention first.
    • Of all the dogs in the neighborhood, the little terrier is the barkiest.
    • My aunt's dog is the barkiest one at the park, barking at every squirrel.
  3. Most curt, abrupt, or harsh in manner or speech.
    • He is the barkiest of the coaches, but his players respect his honesty.
    • Her barkiest reply came when she was asked the same question for the third time.
    • The barkiest teacher in the school was actually the kindest once you got to know her.
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