Frictious

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, related to, or caused by friction. rare

    "We take out any shoots that are frictious against each other."

  2. 2
    Somewhat abrasive; not completely smooth.

    "The juxtaposition of big, throaty harmonies to bloody murder on a quiet, hillside playground overlooking a cemetery provides a jolt of frictious hilarity."

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"We take out any shoots that are frictious against each other."

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