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Barky for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'bɑrki

What does Barky really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! So, I know sometimes certain words can be a little tricky to understand, but don't worry, I'm here to help break it down for you. Let's start by talking about the word "barky."

Student: Okay, what does "barky" mean?

Teacher: "Barky" is actually a word we use to describe something that has a rough texture, like the bark of a tree. When we touch the bark of a tree, we can feel that it's not smooth, right? It's kind of like when you touch a rough piece of sandpaper. That's what "barky" means – it has a rough and uneven surface.

Student: Oh, I've seen the bark of a tree before! It does feel rough when I touch it!

Teacher: Exactly! So, when we say something is "barky," it means it has that same rough and uneven texture. Another way we use the word "barky" is when we talk about a sound that is rough and hoarse, like the sound a dog makes when it barks. So, when someone says a cough is "barky," it's like saying it sounds rough, like a dog's bark.

Student: Oh, so the word "barky" can also describe a rough sound?

Teacher: That's right! It can describe both a rough texture and a rough sound. So, next time you hear someone use the word "barky," you'll know they're talking about something that feels rough or something that sounds rough, just like a dog's bark.

(Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/barky)


Revised and Fact checked by Mary Johnson on 2023-11-15 20:32:36

Barky In a sentece

Learn how to use Barky inside a sentece

  • The dog's barky voice could be heard all the way down the street.
  • The old, barky tree in the backyard was a favorite spot for the neighborhood kids to play.
  • The children laughed as the barky sea lion barked at them from the zoo enclosure.
  • The barky sound of the door creaking open scared the little girl.
  • The barky texture of the tree's bark felt rough and scratchy to the touch.

Barky Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

rough rough unsmooth unsmooth