Meaning Of The Word Prickly

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prickly
adjective: A prickly issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve.
adjective: Someone who is prickly loses their temper or gets upset very easily.
adjective: Something that is prickly feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles.

prickly in American English
full of prickles
adjective: full of or armed with prickles

prickly in British English
adjective: having or covered with prickles

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