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Pricier vs Pricker - What's the difference?

pricier | pricker |

As an adjective pricier

is (pricey).

As a noun pricker is

one who pricks.

pricier

English

Alternative forms

* more pricey

Adjective

(head)
  • (pricey)

    • pricey

    English

    Alternative forms

    *pricy

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (informal) expensive, dear

    • Derived terms

    *priceyness

    pricker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who pricks.
  • A tool for pricking.
  • A prickle or thorn.
  • One who spurs forward; a light horseman.
  • * Sir Walter Scott
    • The prickers , who rode foremost, halted.
  • A priming wire; a priming needle, used in blasting and gunnery.
    • (Knight)
  • (nautical) A small marlinespike used in sailmaking.

    • Related terms

    * prick * prickle * prickly