barkier; barkiest
: covered with or resembling bark

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barky was in 1600

Dictionary Entries Near barky

Cite this Entry

“Barky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barky. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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