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 prick prick /ˈprɪk/

noun

  1. () Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous  ( asshole , cocksucker , dickhead , mother fucker , motherfucker , prick , shit , SOB , whoreson , bastard , son of a bitch )
    insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
      The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
    The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
  2. The act of puncturing with a small point  ( prick , pricking )
    the act of puncturing with a small point
     He gave the balloon a small prick
    he gave the balloon a small prick
  3. Obscene terms for penis  ( cock , dick , pecker , prick , putz , shaft , tool )
    obscene terms for penis
  4. A depression scratched or carved into a surface  ( dent , incision , prick , scratch , slit )
    a depression scratched or carved into a surface

verb

  1. () Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn  ( prickle , prick )
    make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
     The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
    The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
  2. () Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick  ( goad , prick )
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  3. () Raise  ( cock up , prick , prick up )
    raise
     The dog pricked up his ears
    The dog pricked up his ears
  4. () Cause a stinging pain  ( sting , twinge , prick )
    cause a stinging pain
     The needle pricked his skin
    The needle pricked his skin
  5. Deliver a sting to  ( bite , prick , sting )
    deliver a sting to
     A bee stung my arm yesterday
    A bee stung my arm yesterday
  6. To cause a sharp emotional pain  ( prick )
    to cause a sharp emotional pain
     The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
    The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
  7. Cause a prickling sensation  ( prick , prickle )
    cause a prickling sensation