Barky

The adjective 'barky' describes something that possesses characteristics associated with barking, or that tends to bark excessively. This can refer to an animal, typically a dog, that frequently vocalizes through barking, often in a loud, sharp, and repetitive manner. More broadly, 'barky' can describe sounds that are harsh, abrupt, and somewhat similar to a bark, such as a sudden outburst or a grating noise. It implies a tendency toward this type of vocalization or sound production, signifying a propensity for barking or bark-like qualities. It can also describe someone being short with their words, and snappy in nature.

Barky meaning with examples

• The neighbor's barky terrier often woke us up with its incessant barking at squirrels. The dog's barky nature was a constant source of annoyance, especially early in the mornings. The family tried various methods to quiet the animal, but the terrier remained highly excitable and barky. They eventually moved to the country and the terrier finally quieted, although he remained a barky dog by nature.
• The old rusty hinge made a barky screech every time the garden gate opened, which was an un-welcomed sound in the otherwise peaceful neighborhood. A similar noise also emanated from the old truck's starter as it sputtered to life on cold mornings, producing a barky sound. Despite repeated oiling, the gate remained barky, a telltale sign of its age and wear. The barky sound of the gate was the final signal that winter was on its way.
• His instructions were delivered in a barky tone, leaving his team feeling unsure, and making them less likely to take risks. Her manager's barky responses during the meeting made it difficult to get any constructive criticism. The employee found it difficult to work under the barky leadership style. He eventually asked for a transfer, due to this being a barky environment.
• The construction site was a cacophony of barky sounds. The jackhammer's barky strikes reverberated through the entire street all day long. Despite all the workers efforts, the barky nature of the site made it difficult to conduct business. The barky sounds of all the machines added an unpleasant aspect to an already annoying disruption.