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spiky in French

spiky in French is piquant — spiky means covered with sharp points; having spikes.

spiky in French

piquant
adj
Having one or more spikes; spiny.

What does "spiky" mean?

  1. adjective Covered with sharp points; having spikes.
    "The cactus had a mass of spiky needles."
  2. adjective Of a person, prickly or difficult to get along with.
    "She can be a bit spiky in meetings if she disagrees with the plan."
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spiky in a sentence

  • The cactus had a mass of spiky needles.
  • He styled his hair into a spiky mohawk.
  • She can be a bit spiky in meetings if she disagrees with the plan.

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What is "spiky" in French?
"spiky" in French is piquant. spiky means: Covered with sharp points; having spikes.
How do you use "spiky" in a sentence?
Example: "The cactus had a mass of spiky needles." In French, "spiky" is piquant.
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