prickiest

/ˈprɪkiɪst/
adjective
  1. Superlative form of prickly: having the most sharp points or thorns.
    • She chose the prickiest rose stem by mistake.
    • Among all the bushes, the holly is the prickiest.
    • The prickiest part of the plant is the stem.
  2. Superlative form of prickly: most irritable or easily annoyed.
    • My cat is at her prickiest during bath time.
    • He is the prickiest person in the office when he hasn't had coffee.
    • The teacher was the prickiest right before the final exam.
  3. Superlative form of prickly: most difficult or complicated to deal with.
    • She saved the prickiest question for last.
    • This is the prickiest issue we've faced all year.
    • The prickiest part of the puzzle was the center piece.
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