Dictionary Check: prick

"prick" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

noun

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

noun

obscene terms for penis

noun

the act of puncturing with a small point

Example: "he gave the balloon a small prick"
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verb

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

Example: "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"
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verb

cause a stinging pain

Example: "The needle pricked his skin"
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