Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Pricks.
Pricks - 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)
pricking17Pricks - 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
"They found a thorny weed with sharp pricks on their hike."
"The cactus had long spines that could cause painful pricks."
"He complained about the pricks of the acupuncture needles."
"The porcupine raised its quills, ready to defend with sharp pricks."
"He couldn't sleep because the mattress was full of annoying pricks."
Word Game Points
Is PRICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pricks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PRICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pricks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PRICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pricks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
