spiky
/ˈspaɪki/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.