Prick: meaning, definitions and examples
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prick
[ prɪk ]
injury
A small hole that is made in something, especially with a sharp point
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They felt the prick of the thorns as they pushed their way through the bushes.
- He felt a sharp prick in his finger as he picked up the broken glass.
emotion
A feeling of slight pain or discomfort, both physical and emotional
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt a prick of guilt as she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
- He couldn't help but feel a prick of jealousy when he saw his ex with someone new.
Translations
Translations of the word "prick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 picar
- furar
- picada
🇮🇳 चुभन
- काँटा
- चुभाना
🇩🇪 stechen
🇮🇩 menusuk
🇺🇦 колоти
- укол
- прокол
🇵🇱 kłuć
- ukłucie
- nakłucie
🇯🇵 刺す (sasu)
🇫🇷 piquer
🇪🇸 pinchar
🇹🇷 delmek
- iğneleme
- batırmak
🇰🇷 찌르다 (jjireuda)
🇸🇦 وخز (wakhz)
🇨🇿 píchnout
🇸🇰 pichnúť
🇨🇳 刺 (cì)
🇸🇮 zabosti
🇮🇸 stinga
🇰🇿 шаншу
🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტა (chkhvleta)
🇦🇿 batırmaq
🇲🇽 pinchar
Word origin
The word 'prick' has Old English origins and was originally used to refer to a sharp point or puncture. Over time, it evolved to also represent a feeling of slight pain or discomfort, both physical and emotional. The verb form of 'prick' emerged to describe the act of making a small hole with a sharp point. The word has maintained its core meanings throughout history, with slight variations in usage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,835, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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