prickly in Catalan
prickly in Catalan is espinós, malhumorós — prickly means covered with small sharp points or thorns.
prickly in Catalan
espinós
Covered with sharp points.
malhumorós
(figurative) Easily irritated.
What does "prickly" mean?
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adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
"The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin."
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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 pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.
- The prickly cactus was impossible to move without gloves.
- He's a bit prickly about criticism of his work.
- He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.
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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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