pricky

[ prik-ee ]

adjective

, prick·i·er, prick·i·est.

1. prickly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pricky¹

First recorded in 1540–50; prick + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The pudding's as sticky, the holly as pricky, The smell of sour oranges awful as ever; Stuffed hamper-unpackers, and pullers of crackers, At making of litter and noise just as clever.

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It is awfully hard to make these sick officers comfortable, with no sheets or pillow-cases, no air ring-cushions, pricky shirts, thick cups without saucers, &c.

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She rubbed her hand over his back to push him away and something rough and pricky scratched her.

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"Who dares to laugh at me?" demanded Pricky Porky, shaking himself until all the little spears rattled again, and some of them began to peep out of his long coat.

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Finally when her legs were beginning to get pricky and she was about ready to give up, her mother came into the room.

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