spiky

Describes something that has sharp points or spikes, or a person who is easily annoyed or difficult to deal with.

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее острые концы или шипы, или человека, который легко раздражается или с которым трудно иметь дело.esDescribe algo que tiene puntas afiladas o púas, o a una persona que se irrita fácilmente o con quien es difícil tratar.frDécrit quelque chose qui a des pointes acérées ou des épines, ou une personne qui s'irrite facilement ou avec qui il est difficile de traiter.deBeschreibt etwas, das scharfe Spitzen oder Stacheln hat, oder einen Menschen, der leicht reizbar ist oder mit dem man schwer umgehen kann.ptDescreve algo que tem pontas afiadas ou espinhos, ou uma pessoa que se irrita facilmente ou com quem é difícil lidar.zh形容物体有尖刺或尖端的，也可形容人易怒、脾气暴躁或难以相处。arيصف شيئًا له أطراف حادة أو أشواك، أو شخصًا سريع الانفعال أو صعب التعامل معه.

1. Having sharp points B1 formal

   Covered with or having many sharp points or spikes.

   • The hedgehog has a spiky coat for protection.
   • She wore a spiky bracelet made of metal.
   • The plant has spiky leaves that can prick your skin.

   ruКолючийeslleno de puntasfrhérissé de pointesdeStacheligptEspinhosozh有尖刺的arشائك

   Synonymes: barbedbristlypointedpricklysharpspikedspinythorny

   Antonymes: bluntdullroundedsmoothsoft

2. High-pitched or sharp sound B2 informal

   Describing a sound that is sharp, piercing, or has especially high-pitched spots.

   • The song had a spiky synth melody that cut through the mix.
   • His voice sounded spiky and harsh during the argument.
   • The alarm emitted a spiky, irritating tone.

   ruРезкийessonido agudo y penetrantefrSon aigu et perçantdeScharf und durchdringendptEstridentezh尖厉的arحادّ

   Synonymes: high-pitchedpiercingscreechysharpshrillsqueakystrident

3. Irritable or easily angered B2 informal

   Tending to be easily annoyed or quick to react with anger.

   • He's been a bit spiky lately, snapping at everyone.
   • Her spiky attitude made the meeting uncomfortable.
   • Don't be so spiky; I was just asking a question.

   ruРаздражительныйesIrritable, de mal geniofrirascibledeReizbarptIrritadiçozh易怒的arسريع الغضب

   Synonymes: cantankerousirascibleirritablepricklysnappishtestytouchy

   Antonymes: calmeven-temperedgood-naturedplacid

• spikier comparative form
• spikiest superlative form