Pricky

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Stiff and sharp; prickly.

    "Prickie moreover it [Soap-wort] is like a thorne."

Synonyms

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bristlypricklystingingthorny

Example

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"Prickie moreover it [Soap-wort] is like a thorne."

Etymology

From prick + -y.

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