[1580–90; bark2 + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1580–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bomb, cockpit, mandarin, piggyback, reference-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'barky' in a sentence
barky
There was no barky cough.
canada.com (2004)
To water, take your plant to the sink and water the barky compost, letting it drain out of the pot.