pricklesome

English

Etymology

From prickle +‎ -some.

Adjective

pricklesome (comparative more pricklesome, superlative most pricklesome)

1. Characterised or marked by prickling
   • 2014, Karen Miller, The Falcon Throne:

     “He'd want a reason, Roric. And whatever reason you gave him, no matter how crafty, he'd take offence at it. Aistan's a good man, but pricklesome when it comes to his family.”