What is another word for Pricky?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪki] (IPA)

The word "pricky" refers to something that is sharp or pointed, often causing discomfort or pain. Some common synonyms for pricky include spiky, thorny, spiny, prickly, rough, jagged, barbed, and pointed. Each of these words can describe objects, like cacti or thistles, or sensations, like the feeling of pins and needles or tactile feedback on a touchscreen. Depending on the context, you may choose one of these synonyms over another to more accurately convey the specific type of sharpness you are describing. Whether you are writing about flora, fauna, or a sensory experience, these synonyms can help you express yourself with precision and clarity.

What are the hypernyms for Pricky?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pricky

Delia, she was shy about not havin' much education-Mis' Proudfit hed wanted to send her off to school, an' Mis' Crapwell wouldn't hear to it-an' Abel kep' talkin' that he was goin' to hev a big church in the City some day, an' I guess that scairt Delia some, an' Jennie kep' frettin' an' houndin' her, one way an' another, an' a-callin' her 'parson's wife'-ain't it awful the power them pin-Pricky things has if we let 'em?
"Friendship Village"
Zona Gale

Related words: prickly plants, prickly pear, prickly pear cactus, prickly, plants that are prickly

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