Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Prick.
How to pronounce prick:
AU
Prick - as a noun
Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sob5whoreson14A depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dent5incision10scratch14slit4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13impression14imprint11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of puncturing with a small point
Example: "He gave the balloon a small prick"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pricking17Prick - as a 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickle15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pierce10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause a stinging pain
Example: "The needle pricked his skin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sting6twinge10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ache9hurt7suffer12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cause a sharp emotional pain
Example: "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"
Example Sentences
"He accidentally stepped on a prick and screamed in pain."
"Her brother can be such a prick sometimes."
"I felt a prick on my finger when I touched the thorn."
"After the shot, he felt a momentary prick in his arm."
"The doctor used a small prick to draw blood for the test."
Word Game Points
Is PRICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prick is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRICK has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PRICK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prick is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRICK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PRICK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prick is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRICK has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
