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prickly in Catalan

prickly in Catalan is espinós, malhumorós — prickly means covered with small sharp points or thorns.

prickly in Catalan

espinós
adj
Covered with sharp points.
malhumorós
adj
(figurative) Easily irritated.

What does "prickly" mean?

  1. adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
    "The prickly cactus was impossible to move without gloves."
  2. adj Easily irritated or quick to take offence; touchy.
    "He's a bit prickly about criticism of his work."
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prickly in a sentence

  • The prickly cactus was impossible to move without gloves.
  • He's a bit prickly about criticism of his work.

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What is "prickly" in Catalan?

"prickly" in Catalan is espinós, malhumorós. prickly means: Covered with small sharp points or thorns.

How do you use "prickly" in a sentence?

Example: "The prickly cactus was impossible to move without gloves." In Catalan, "prickly" is espinós, malhumorós.

Are there other ways to say "prickly" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "prickly": espinós, malhumorós.

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