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prickly vs prickle

prickle vs prickly

prickly is not a noun while prickle is a noun.

prickly is an adjective but prickle is not an adjective.

prickly is not a verb while prickle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prickly No Yes No No
prickle Yes No Yes No
prickly (noun) prickle (noun)
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
prickly (adjective) prickle (adjective)
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
very irritable
prickly (verb) prickle (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between prickly and prickle

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