cold prickly

English

Etymology

Coined by Claude Steiner in 1970 for the novel A Warm Fuzzy Tale; slight sense evolution follows from adaptation to wider society.

Noun

cold prickly (plural cold pricklies)

  1. (informal) An unfavorable impression or a feeling of discomfort, usually caused by negative comments or unfriendly stares.
    Antonym: warm fuzzy
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