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prickly Definition and Meaning in English (prickly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:thornyspiny
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Prickly definition: Describing something that is covered with sharp points or thorns, causing a sensation of pricking.

Definitions of Prickly

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is covered with sharp points or thorns, causing a sensation of pricking.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing a person who is easily annoyed or offended, having a sharp or irritable temper.

Example Sentences

“The rose bush had very prickly stems.”

“He was in a prickly mood after the long meeting.”

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past participleprickled
gerundprickling
nounprickle
nounprickliness

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Prickly definition: Describing something that is covered with sharp points or thorns, causing a sensation of pricking.
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'Prickly' translates to 'prickly' in English. Prickly definition: Describing something that is covered with sharp points or thorns, causing a sensation of pricking.
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