prickly
playSimple Definition of prickly
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: having many sharp points
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: caused or seeming to be caused by something that has many small, sharp points
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: causing a prickly feeling on your skin
Full Definition of prickly
pricklier
prickliest
1 : full of or covered with prickles; especially : distinguished from related kinds by the presence of prickles
3 a : troublesome, vexatious <prickly issues> b : easily irritated <had a prickly disposition>
prickliness
nounExamples of prickly in a sentence
The plant's leaves are prickly.
<she tried to ignore the feel of the prickly grass against her skin>
1578
First Known Use of prickly
1578
PRICKLY Defined for Kids
prickly
playDefinition of prickly for Students
pricklier
prickliest
1 : having small sharp points <a prickly cactus>
2 : having or causing slight stinging pain <a prickly sensation> <prickly cold>
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