prickly

US /ˈprɪk.əl.i/
UK /ˈprɪk.əl.i/
"prickly" picture
1.

covered in prickles or thorns

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The rose bush was very prickly.
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Be careful, that plant is prickly.
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thornyspinybarbedbristlyjagged
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causing a tingling or itching sensation

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I felt a prickly sensation on my skin.
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The wool sweater felt a bit prickly against my skin.
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tinglingitchingstingingirritating
3.

easily annoyed or offended; irritable

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He was in a prickly mood after the long meeting.
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Her sudden question made him feel a bit prickly.
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irritablegrumpytestypeevishtouchy
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prickly pear