spiky

/ˈspaɪki/
adjective
  1. Having sharp points or spikes.
    • She wore a spiky bracelet that looked like a medieval weapon.
    • The hedgehog's spiky back kept predators away.
    • The spiky leaves of the holly bush scratched my arm.
  2. Easily annoyed or quick to become angry.
    • The coach was known for his spiky temper after a loss.
    • Her spiky attitude made it hard to have a calm conversation.
    • He gets spiky when people interrupt him while he's working.
  3. Standing up in a stiff, pointed way (especially hair).
    • She used gel to make her bangs look spiky.
    • The puppy's fur was spiky after rolling in the mud.
    • He styled his hair into a spiky mohawk for the concert.
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