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prickly

prickly /ˈprɪkli/ adjective
pricklier; prickliest
prickly
/ˈprɪkli/
adjective
pricklier; prickliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRICKLY
: having many sharp points
: caused or seeming to be caused by something that has many small, sharp points
: causing a prickly feeling on your skin
: very difficult or complicated : requiring careful treatment
: easily annoyed or angered

— prickliness

noun [noncount]