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单词 prickly
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prickly

​adjective
UK /ˈprɪkli/
Other entries for this word
prickly heat noun
prickly pear noun
Word Forms
adjectiveprickly
comparativepricklier
superlativeprickliest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    covered with sharp points that cut or sting

    prickly branches/bushes

    Synonyms and related words
    Covered with a specific substance
    armour-plated
    cobbled
    flagged
  2. 2
    ​informaltending to become angry very quickly

    He’s always been very prickly about criticism.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to please
    bad-tempered
    irritable
    moody
    1. 2a
      making people disagree and argue with each other

      a prickly issue/subject

      Synonyms and related words
      Causing problems and disagreement
      difficult
      bad
      embarrassing
  3. 3
    rough and making your skin feel uncomfortable

    a prickly shirt

    Synonyms and related words
    Not smooth
    rough
    uneven
    coarse
    Synonyms and related words
    Making you feel uncomfortable
    uncomfortable
    tight
    unsettling

prickly

​adjective
US /ˈprɪkli/
Other entries for this word
prickly heat noun
prickly pear noun
Word Forms
adjectiveprickly
comparativepricklier
superlativeprickliest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    covered with sharp points that cut or sting

    prickly branches/bushes

    Synonyms and related words
    Covered with a specific substance
    armor-plated
    cobbled
    foamy
  2. 2
    rough and making your skin feel uncomfortable

    a prickly shirt

    Synonyms and related words
    Not smooth
    rough
    uneven
    coarse
    Synonyms and related words
    Making you feel uncomfortable
    uncomfortable
    tight
    unsettling
  3. 3
    ​informaltending to become angry very quickly

    He’s always been very prickly about criticism.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to please
    bad-tempered
    irritable
    moody
    1. 3a
      making people disagree and argue with each other

      a prickly issue/subject

      Synonyms and related words
      Causing problems and disagreement
      difficult
      bad
      embarrassing
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