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prick

/pɹɪk/

noun

Meaning

  • A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

  • An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.

  • A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.

  • A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.

  • A small pointed object.

  • The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.

    "I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood."

  • A feeling of remorse.

  • The penis.

  • Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.

  • A small roll of yarn or tobacco.

  • The footprint of a hare.

  • A point or mark on the dial, noting the hour.

  • The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.