barky

adj — 3 senses

barky

adj

US /ˈbɑɹki/

Etymology From bark + -y.

1

Of a tree Having bark.

  • This drink has a barky taste.
  • It was a very barky tree.
2

Prone to bark, to make the sound of a dog.

  • a barky dog
3

Sounding like the bark of a dog.

  • She has a barky cough.

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