Pricklesome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised or marked by prickling
"“He'd want a reason, Roric. And whatever reason you gave him, no matter how crafty, he'd take offence at it. Aistan's a good man, but pricklesome when it comes to his family.”"
Example
More examples"“He'd want a reason, Roric. And whatever reason you gave him, no matter how crafty, he'd take offence at it. Aistan's a good man, but pricklesome when it comes to his family.”"
Etymology
From prickle + -some.
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