1. comparative form of barky; having more bark or a rougher bark-like texture
Usage: informal
2. comparative form of barky; more inclined to bark frequently (of dogs)
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old oak tree looked barkier than the young maple beside it.
• This dog seems barkier than our last one.
• The barkier sections of the trunk showed signs of disease.
• After the storm, the tree appeared even barkier and more weathered.
• Our neighbor’s dog has gotten barkier since the new family moved in.
• The barkier texture made the wood difficult to sand smooth.