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prickly: Details

Extended reference for the word prickly.

Synonyms

Usage Examples

The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.

He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.

It was a prickly situation.

Common Misspellings

No commonly recorded misspellings for this word.