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100 Word OED Drabble: Prickly
May. 30th, 2007 01:38 amprickly, adj.
1. Of an animal, plant, object, surface, etc.: having or bearing prickles; full of or covered with prickles, or prickle-like projections.
2. Having or causing a tingling or itching sensation; (also) designating such a sensation.
3.a. Of a person: quick to react angrily, ready to take offence; (of an attitude, reaction, etc.) oversensitive, touchy.
3.b. Of a topic, argument, etc.: beset with contentious points; involving sensitive issues; difficult to deal with.
( This was entirely Gwen's fault. )
1. Of an animal, plant, object, surface, etc.: having or bearing prickles; full of or covered with prickles, or prickle-like projections.
2. Having or causing a tingling or itching sensation; (also) designating such a sensation.
3.a. Of a person: quick to react angrily, ready to take offence; (of an attitude, reaction, etc.) oversensitive, touchy.
3.b. Of a topic, argument, etc.: beset with contentious points; involving sensitive issues; difficult to deal with.
( This was entirely Gwen's fault. )
