1. comparative form of spiky; having more spikes or sharp points
2. comparative form of spiky; more irritable or hostile in manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cactus in the desert was spikier than the houseplant version.
• This rose bush is spikier than the one we planted last year.
• The sea urchin’s shell became spikier as it matured.
• Her response was spikier than usual after the criticism.
• He grew spikier during the stressful meeting.
• The porcupine’s quills looked spikier when it felt threatened.