PRICKLY


Meaning of PRICKLY in English

1.

Something that is ~ feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles.

The bunk mattress was hard, the blankets ~ and slightly damp...

ADJ

2.

Someone who is ~ loses their temper or gets upset very easily.

You know how ~ she is.

= touchy

ADJ

3.

A ~ issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve.

The issue is likely to prove a ~ one.

= thorny

ADJ

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