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| 1. | [ verb ] make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | |
| Synonyms: | prickle | |
| Examples: | "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample" |
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| Related terms: | pierce needle incision spine | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (obscene) insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | |
| Synonyms: | bastard son_of_a_bitch SOB mother_fucker shit motherfucker mother cocksucker dickhead whoreson asshole | |
| Related terms: | unpleasant_person obscenity | |
| 3. | [ verb ] prod or urge as if with a log stick | |
| Synonyms: | goad | |
| Related terms: | stab prod | |
| 4. | [ verb ] cause a stinging pain | |
| Synonyms: | twinge sting | |
| Examples: | "The needle pricked his skin" |
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| Related terms: | hurt prickle sting twinge stinger | |
| 5. | [ verb ] of the ears of an animal, for example | |
| Synonyms: | prick_up cock_up | |
| Examples: | "The dog pricked up his ears" |
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| Related terms: | rear | |
| 6. | [ noun ] the act of puncturing with a small point | |
| Synonyms: | pricking | |
| Examples: | "he gave the balloon a small prick" |
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| Related terms: | puncture | |
| 7. | [ verb ] cause a prickling sensation | |
| Synonyms: | prickle | |
| Related terms: | prickling | |
| 8. | [ verb ] of insects, scorpions, or other animals | |
| Synonyms: | sting bite | |
| Examples: | "A bee stung my arm yesterday." |
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| Related terms: | pierce sting | |
| 9. | [ verb ] to cause a sharp emotional pain | |
| Examples: | "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience" |
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| Related terms: | arouse | |
| 10. | [ noun ] a depression scratched or carved into a surface | |
| Synonyms: | notch scratch slit dent incision | |
| Related terms: | depression score scratch indent incise | |
| 11. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology,sexuality) obscene terms for penis | |
| Synonyms: | dick shaft pecker peter tool putz cock | |
| Related terms: | penis obscenity | |
| Similar spelling: |
Prock PRC Pryce pricy price Preis pricey Preiss praise |
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