spiky

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈspaɪki/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(spīkē)

Inflections of 'spiky' (adj):
spikier
adj comparative
spikiest
adj superlative

Collocations for "spiky"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "spiky" in context.

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spiky

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. a spiky [hedgehog, porcupine, plant, cactus]
  2. a spiky [brush, toothbrush]
  3. a spiky-haired [boy, punk]
  4. a plant with spiky leaves
  5. a brush with spiky bristles
  6. was styling his spiky hair
  7. saw spiky fruit (at the market)
  8. caught a spiky fish
  9. was wearing spiky heels

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