brambly

Definition of bramblynext
as in jagged
having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch be careful of the brambly blackberry bushes

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Adjective
  • These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.
    Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Financial services have long been a thorny arena for vertical AI companies.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • How the figure skating backflip became so controversial Backflipping has long been a thorny topic in the figure skating world.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Trapped in a prickly relationship with a cactus, his life changes overnight when Swift sprays herself with Opalite and is magically transported into his living room.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Surrounded by vast desert, the long and windy road that leads to Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills is dotted with prickly cacti and attractive houses.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Overdosing detergent and allowing the soapy residue to become trapped along with body soil leaves fabrics stiff and scratchy.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Brambly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brambly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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