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Pricked: meaning, definitions and examples

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pricked

 

[ prɪkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Pricked is the past tense of prick, which means to puncture or make a small hole in something with a sharp object. This action often results in a quick, sharp sensation.

Synonyms

pierced, punctured, stabbed

Examples of usage

  • She pricked her finger with a needle.
  • He pricked the balloon with a pin.
  • The rose bush pricked my arm.
  • I accidentally pricked my skin while cooking.
  • The thorns pricked her hand as she reached for the flower.

Translations

Translations of the word "pricked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 picado

🇮🇳 चुभा हुआ

🇩🇪 gestochen

🇮🇩 tergores

🇺🇦 проколений

🇵🇱 ukłuty

🇯🇵 刺された

🇫🇷 piqué

🇪🇸 pinchado

🇹🇷 yaralanmış

🇰🇷 찔린

🇸🇦 مخدوش

🇨🇿 píchnutý

🇸🇰 pichnutý

🇨🇳 刺穿的

🇸🇮 zboden

🇮🇸 stunginn

🇰🇿 тілген

🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტის

🇦🇿 sancılmış

🇲🇽 picado

Etymology

The word 'prick' originates from the Old English 'pric(c)', which meant 'to pierce or penetrate'. This term has Germanic roots, closely related to similar words in German and Dutch. Over centuries, 'prick' has maintained its connotation of small punctures and has evolved to encompass different meanings in various contexts. In addition to its physical sense, 'prick' has also acquired derogatory meanings in modern usage, often referring to someone's character or behavior in a negative light. Despite the shift in application, the core idea of a sharp point remains integral to its linguistic lineage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,352, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.