spiky
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++spik·y /ˈspaɪki/ adjective 1 DCBhair that is spiky is stiff and stands up on top of your head 〔头发〕竖起的 short black spiky hair 一根根竖起的黑色短发2 SHARPhaving long sharp points 带尖刺的，有刺的 a spiky cactus 带刺的仙人掌► see thesaurus at sharp3. British English informalOFFEND easily offended or annoyed 暴躁的；易怒的
Examples from the Corpus
spiky• Some corals are quite smooth, others are sharp and spiky.• His hair was dyed black now, and it was spiky.• a spiky cactus plant• We followed the drawings of the little prince with his simple round face and spiky hair, standing on his asteroid world.• Captain Trung had come up, helmet in one hand, rubbing his spiky hair with the other.• He had a leather jacket and short, spiky hair.• Then the figure flung its hands away from its face and began to prance wildly, waving its fists above its spiky hair.• She wears white spiky heels and has a tiny white beret balanced asymmetrically on the side of her head.• I could feel things, pieces of metal, sharp spiky things, nothing living.• Their creamy white bodies are covered with spiky white ice crystals.spik·y adjectiveChineseSyllable
spiky stands and is hair Corpus that stiff is
spiky
spik‧y /ˈspaɪki/
adjective
1. hair that is spiky is stiff and stands up on top of your head:
short black spiky hair
2. having long sharp points:
a spiky cactus
3. British English informal easily offended or annoyed
▪ sharp having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily: a sharp knife | The dog’s teeth were very sharp. | Be careful. That knife’s very sharp. | You’ll need some sharp scissors. | Puppies mean to be playful, but their sharp teeth can give you a nasty bite.
▪jagged having an irregular edge with a lot of sharp points: a jagged rock | The floor was covered with jagged pieces of glass.
▪spiky having a lot of thin sharp points: a spiky cactus plant | The hedgehog uses its spiky fur for protection. | Some corals are quite smooth, others are sharp and spiky.
▪prickly covered in a lot of small sharp points – used mainly about plants: a prickly bush | prickly leaves | The hedge was all prickly.
▪serrated a serrated edge on a saw or knife has a lot of sharp points on it: It’s best to use a knife with a serrated edge.
▪razor-sharp extremely sharp: The cat had razor-sharp claws.
spik‧y /ˈspaɪki/
adjective1. hair that is spiky is stiff and stands up on top of your head:
2. having long sharp points:
3. British English informal easily offended or annoyed
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