prickery

Noun

slang uncountable

(slang) The actions or attitudes of a prick; prickish behaviour.

Japanese Meaning

嫌な奴、つまり嫌われる人物の（俗語的な）言動や振る舞いを指す。 / 侮蔑的な意味合いを持つ人物の典型的な行動や態度を表す。

Nobody wants to deal with his prickery, so they keep their distance.

彼の嫌な振る舞いを誰も相手にしたがらないので、距離を置いている。

Sense（1）

(slang) The actions or attitudes of a prick; prickish behaviour.

The women's game isn't blighted with nearly as much preening, posing or all-round prickery.