prickery
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Meaning · English
The actions or attitudes of a prick; prickish behaviour.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The women's game isn't blighted with nearly as much preening, posing or all-round prickery.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prickery” mean?
The actions or attitudes of a prick; prickish behaviour.
Is “prickery” formal or informal?
prickery is generally slang.