prickly /ˈprɪkli/ adjective pricklier; prickliest
pricklier; prickliest
Learner's definition of PRICKLY
1
: having many sharp points多刺的 2
a : caused or seeming to be caused by something that has many small, sharp points刺痛的 b : causing a prickly feeling on your skin扎人的;引起刺痛的;针刺般的 3
: very difficult or complicated : requiring careful treatment棘手的;难处理的;复杂的 4
: easily annoyed or angered易怒的;易生气的
— prickliness
noun [noncount]