prickly
['prɪk.l.i] [-li] adjective
■covered with prickles 多刺的；刺痛的；痒的•Chestnuts had burst out of their prickly green husks.栗子从长满刺的绿色外壳中胀破出来。 •I find this sweater a bit prickly (= it makes the skin sore).我感觉这件毛衣有点刺痒。 ■informal
■unfriendly and slightly rude 易动怒的，易生气的•She was asked a couple of questions about her private life and got a bit prickly.有人问了她几个私生活方面的问题，她有些生气了。 |