prickish
- adjective
- /ˈprɪkɪʃ/
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punzante
- Be careful when walking near that prickish hedge, as it can scratch your skin.
Examples
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The prickish thorns on the rosebush made it difficult to prune.
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The prickish leaves of the plant made it difficult to handle without gloves.
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She avoided the prickish stems while picking flowers in the garden.
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Be careful with that plant; its leaves are quite prickish.
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The prickish leaves of the cactus can easily cause small injuries if touched.
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Walking near that prickish shrub requires caution, as its branches can prick your skin.
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He carefully moved the prickish plant aside to avoid getting hurt while gardening.
Synonyms
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3.3
Covered with sharp points like thorns that can hurt to touch
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4.2
Covered with sharp points like those on rose bushes
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4.9
Shaped like a long thin sharp needle
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3.2
Having a very thin end that can prick or cut
Having many small hooks or bristles that stick to clothes
With a small sharp tip like a stiff hair
Having sharp, pointed parts that can prick the skin
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Morphology
Etymology
Prickish comes from prick, which means 'a small sharp point' or 'to poke'. That is why prickish can describe something with little sharp points that can scratch or prick your skin.