Meaning & Definition of word "Spiny"
Spiny
/ˈspaɪni/
adjective:
- 1. Having spines or sharp projections; thorny.
- Example: The spiny cactus stood out against the sandy landscape.
- 2. Covered with or like spines; prickly.
- Example: The spiny lobster is known for its hard shell and sharp spines.
- 3. Difficult or uncomfortable; often used metaphorically to describe a difficult situation.
- Example: He was in a spiny situation when he had to choose between his friends.
Etymology
●Middle English spiny, from Old French espinós, derived from Latin spinōsus.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spiny issue:
A complex or difficult problem that is hard to deal with.
spiny situation:
A predicament that is delicate or fraught with difficulties.
Related Words
spine:
The backbone or a series of vertebrae.
thorn:
A sharp, pointed structure on a plant.
Slang Meanings of spiny
Meaning: Used to describe a complex and confusing situation.
● Example Sentence: That business deal sounds really spiny.