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The word “prickly” is neither back alley nor gutter English. The relevant dictionary definition is “ready to take offense” or “easily irritated”. Here’s the ety
by antonvs 4y ago
The word “prickly” is neither back alley nor gutter English. The relevant dictionary definition is “ready to take offense” or “easily irritated”. Here’s the etymology: https://www.etymonline.com/word/prickly https://www.etymonline.com/word/prickly
- wrycoder 4y agoI was referring to “asshole”.