It will be a little prickly. vs It will be itchy.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It will be a little prickly' suggests a sensation similar to being poked by small sharp points, while 'It will be itchy' implies a feeling of irritation or discomfort on the skin. The choice between the two depends on the specific sensation you want to describe.

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It will be a little prickly.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a sensation similar to being poked by small sharp points.

This phrase is used to convey a feeling of slight discomfort or irritation, often related to a physical sensation on the skin or surface.

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She's a little prickly because she's an old maid.
He's a little prickly sometimes, but he's all right.
He's a little prickly sometimes, but he's all right.
As I said, Mother's a little prickly, but the good news is she's not going too long between naps, so this should be a short visit.
George de Mestral - this is not bugs all over a Birkenstock - was walking his dog in a field and got covered in burrs, sort of little prickly things, and from that came Velcro.
It will be a little less... alarming.
And this is the speculum, it will be a little cold.
But the truth is, it will be a little hard.
Hopefully it will be a little easier to find a good balance on Friday.
It will be a little while, take a seat.
The one with the gold in it will be a little heavier.
It will be a little while, though.
At the same time, it would probably millitantisk an oil-rich regime to ensure that it will be a little unsettled in the oil market and other markets.
In general, it will be a little more than this, and the amount of "extra" time will vary somewhat erratically.
In the period 2007-2013, this indicator will be a little over 60%, and when Romania and Bulgaria are taken on board it will be even lower.
It will be a little uncomfortable... but with the anesthetic, you will feel very little.
More than 450 kilometres of racing and 20,000 metres of altitude difference is a challenge which has never been presented before. It will be a little like tennis's four Grand Slam events.
Mr Richet will be a little late this morning.
Perhaps life will be a little better for our children.
Spring will be a little late this year.

Alternatives:

it will be slightly uncomfortable.
it will be a bit sharp.
it will be mildly irritating.
it will be a tad spiky.
it will be somewhat pointed.

It will be itchy.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a feeling of irritation or discomfort on the skin.

This phrase is used to convey a sensation of wanting to scratch due to skin irritation or discomfort.

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The rash is usually seen in those under the age of 18. The skin may be itchy but will not be painful.
But this is serious, you can't be itchy on camera It's like the big no-no.
Masses may be itchy or inflamed due to the higher level of histamines in the tumor
Use aloe vera gel to all those itchy and irritated skin areas soon after a shower. It will soothe and reduce inflammation.
These may be local or widespread rashes that may be itchy or blistering, swelling of the eyes and face, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
Signs of serious allergic reactions may be: rashes that may be itchy or blistering swelling of the eyes and face difficulty in breathing or swallowing a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
These may be local or widespread rashes that may be itchy or blistering, swelling of the eyes and face, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
Signs of serious allergic reactions may be rashes that may be itchy or blistering, swelling of the eyes and face, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
Like wool, it can be itchy and uncomfortable for some people although many people who can't wear wool can still comfortably wear mohair.
In some cases the rash may be itchy although a particular protein in ticks' saliva has the common effect of reducing pain and itchiness at the bite site, as well as facilitating transmission of bacteria into the host's body.
- skin rashes which may be itchy, red, painful or peeling skin including palms of the hands and
Those wigs made your head so itchy.
This outfit - silver, super itchy...
This outfit - silver, super itchy...
Not too itchy, very lifelike.
Very Commonly the treated skin may be slightly itchy.
Stress explains everything except the itchy feet.
The neighbors got itchy trigger fingers.
It's like an itchy Christmas.
Signs of serious allergic reactions may be: rashes that may be itchy or blistering swelling of the eyes and face difficulty in breathing or swallowing a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.

Alternatives:

it will be scratchy.
it will be irritating.
it will be prickly.
it will be uncomfortable.
it will be bothersome.

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It will be a little prickly. vs It will be itchy.