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PRICKLY

(adj.sat, noun, adj., adverb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Prickly.

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Prickly - as an adjective satellite

Very irritable

Example: "Bristly exchanges between the white house and the press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bristlyspleneticwaspish

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Example: "A horse with a short bristly mane"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbedbarbellatebriarybrierybristledbristlyburredburrysetaceoussetosespinythorny

Prickly - as a noun

Something that gives a pricking sensation; a sharp object.

Prickly - as an adjective

Covered with sharp points.

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

Easily irritated.

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

Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

Example: "It was a prickly situation."

Prickly - as an adverb

In a prickly manner.

Example Sentences

"She carefully touched the prickly cactus."
"The hedgehog has prickly spines."
"The porcupine defended itself with its prickly quills."
"The prickly pear cactus is native to the desert."
"I don't enjoy wearing this prickly sweater."
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Word Game Points

Is PRICKLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prickly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRICKLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PRICKLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prickly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRICKLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PRICKLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prickly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRICKLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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