Noun
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the act of puncturing with a small point
"he gave the balloon a small prick"
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obscene terms for penis
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a depression scratched or carved into a surface
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insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
- mother fucker - son of a bitch
Verb
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deliver a sting to
"A bee stung my arm yesterday"
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to cause a sharp emotional pain
"The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"
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cause a prickling sensation
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stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
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raise
"The dog pricked up his ears"
- prick up - cock up -
cause a stinging pain
"The needle pricked his skin"
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
"The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"