NOUN
  • Definition - Something that gives a pricking sensation; a sharp object.
ADJECTIVE
  • Definition - 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.
  • Definition - Easily irritated.
  • Example - He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.
  • Definition - Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.
  • Example - It was a prickly situation.
ADVERB
  • Definition - In a prickly manner.
  • Example - It was a prickly situation.
Words in your word
7 Letter Words
prickly 18
6 Letter Words
pricky 17
5 Letter Words
picky 16 prick 13 pricy 12 pyric 12 lyric 10
4 Letter Words
icky 13 pick 12 pyic 11 lick 10 rick 10 pily 9 clip 8 crip 8
3 Letter Words
ick 9 kip 9 cry 8 icy 8 ply 8 pry 8 yip 8 ilk 7 irk 7 kir 7 pic 7 lip 5 rip 5
2 Letter Words
ki 6 pi 4 li 2
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