prick

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prick Definition

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

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