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- pronunciation:
- prIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- prick up one's ears
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a small mark or puncture made by something with a sharp or pointed end or edge.
- synonyms:
- puncture
- similar words:
- gouge, hole, nick, perforation, pinhole
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definition 2: |
an act or instance of pricking.
- synonyms:
- puncture
- similar words:
- perforation
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definition 3: |
(vulgar slang) a penis.
- synonyms:
- cock, dick, pecker, tool
- similar words:
- penis, phallus
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definition 4: |
(vulgar slang) a man considered to be contemptible or mean.
- synonyms:
- asshole
- similar words:
- bastard, jerk
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definition 5: |
the condition or sensation of being pricked.
- synonyms:
- prickle
- similar words:
- bite, sting, twinge
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definition 6: |
the painful sting of guilt, shame, sorrow, or the like.
- synonyms:
- pang
- similar words:
- bite, stab, sting, twinge, wrench
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related words: |
bite, bore, goad, twinge |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
pricks, pricking, pricked |
definition 1: |
to mark, puncture, or inflict pain on with a small, sharp object.
- similar words:
- goad, gouge, jab, nick, pierce, pink, poke, prickle, puncture, stab, stick
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definition 2: |
to cause sharp mental or emotional discomfort in.
Guilt pricked her conscience.- synonyms:
- pierce, sting
- similar words:
- afflict, bite, pain, penetrate
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definition 3: |
to impel or spur.
Ambition pricks our best efforts.- synonyms:
- impel, incite, prompt, spur
- similar words:
- drive, egg, encourage, goad, prod, provoke, stimulate, urge
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related words: |
bite, bore, pierce, poke, prod, stab, stick, tempt |
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phrase: |
prick up one's ears |
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