English dictionary
prick
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of puncturing with a small point
noun
- obscene terms for penis
noun
- insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
noun
- a depression scratched or carved into a surface
verb
- stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
verb
- make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
verb
- deliver a sting to
verb
- to cause a sharp emotional pain
verb
- to stick up
verb
- cause a prickling sensation
verb
- cause a stinging pain
Example sentences
he gave the balloon a small prick
The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
A bee stung my arm yesterday
The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
The dog pricked up his ears
The needle pricked his skin