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Definition prickly in British English

prickly adjective

adjective
/ˈprɪkli/
1

covered with sharp points that cut or sting

Example

prickly branches/bushes

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2

tending to become angry very quickly

Example

He's always been very prickly about criticism.

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2.1

making people disagree and argue with each other

Example

a prickly issue/subject

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3

rough and making your skin feel uncomfortable

Example

a prickly shirt

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Definition prickly in British English