Meaning & use
Barky
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Resembling or characterized by bark, either the rough covering of a tree or a sharp, dog-like sound.
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The old fence posts felt rough and barky under her hand.
He let out a barky little cough that startled the whole meeting.
A note on using this word
"Barky" is an informal adjective that can describe texture (tree bark) or sound (a barking quality), depending on context.
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