Words · Common
prick
/pɹɪk/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters
- verb
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
- noun
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
- verb
cause a stinging pain
The needle pricked his skin
- verb
raise
The dog pricked up his ears
- verb
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick