Resembling a hedgehog in appearance or behavior, such as being prickly or rolled into a ball.
From 'hedgehog' plus the descriptive suffix '-y,' creating an adjective that captures hedgehog-like qualities such as quilliness or defensive curling.
A 'hedgehoggy' description is wonderfully specific—it captures not just the physical spines but the whole personality of being defensive and curled up tight.
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