barkier; barkiest
: covered with or resembling bark

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For the uninitiated, this is a distinct, barky cough that can also resemble the call of a walrus or similar marine animal. Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of barky was in 1600

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“Barky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barky. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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