Prickly and Pointy

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Prickly adjective - Causing an unpleasant tingling sensation.

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Pointy and prickly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pointy" instead an adjective "Prickly".

Nearby Words: prick, prickle, pricked, pricking, prickling

Pointy adjective - Tapering to a thin tip.

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Prickly and pointy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prickly" instead an adjective "Pointy".

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointer, pointing

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