pointy

American  

[poin-tee] / ˈpɔɪn ti /

adjective

pointier, pointiest

1. having a comparatively sharp point.

   The elf had pointy little ears.

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pointy British  

/ ˈpɔɪntɪ /

adjective

1. having a sharp point or points; pointed

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Etymology

Origin of pointy

First recorded in 1635–45; point + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Her stare is pointy, like she’s trying to see inside my brain.

From Literature

Wagner carries a purple cooking thermometer—the kind with the long pointy needle that you might use to check on your steak—to check for optimal chill.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bork rubbed Nothing on the neck and smiled, showing yellow pointy teeth.

From Literature

They’ve stood the longtime food pyramid on its pointy head, instead promoting lots of meat and whole milk foods over a healthier diet grounded in whole grains and vegetables.

From Los Angeles Times

There were girls with ears that were long and pointy, and they wore flowers for earrings.

From Literature