prickly
/ˈprɪkli/
adjective
pricklier;
prickliest
pricklier;
prickliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRICKLY
1
:
having many sharp points
2
a
:
caused or seeming to be caused by something that has many small, sharp points
b
:
causing a prickly feeling on your skin
3
:
very difficult or complicated
:
requiring careful treatment
4
:
easily annoyed or angered
— prickliness
noun
[noncount]