Prickling: meaning, definitions and examples

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prickling

[ ˈprɪklɪŋ ]

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sensation

A tingling or stinging sensation on the skin, often caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

Synonyms

itching, stinging, tingling

Examples of usage

My hands were numb from the cold, and I felt a prickling sensation as they warmed up by the fire.
The prickling on the back of his neck made him aware that someone was watching him.

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action

To cause a tingling or stinging sensation on the skin.

Synonyms

itch, sting, tingle

Examples of usage

The cold wind prickled my cheeks.
The sensation of the grass prickling her bare feet was both painful and invigorating.

Translations

Translations of the word "prickling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formigamento

🇮🇳 झुनझुनी

🇩🇪 Kribbeln

🇮🇩 kesemutan

🇺🇦 поколювання

🇵🇱 mrowienie

🇯🇵 チクチク

🇫🇷 picotement

🇪🇸 hormigueo

🇹🇷 karıncalanma

🇰🇷 따끔거림

🇸🇦 وخز

🇨🇿 mravenčení

🇸🇰 mravčenie

🇨🇳 刺痛

🇸🇮 mravljinčenje

🇮🇸 kitl

🇰🇿 шаншу

🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტა

🇦🇿 qıdıqlanma

🇲🇽 hormigueo

Word origin

The word 'prickling' is derived from the Middle English word 'pricklen', which means 'to prick' or 'to sting'. It has been used in English literature for centuries to describe the sensation of tingling or stinging on the skin. The use of 'prickling' to convey physical discomfort or heightened sensitivity dates back to the medieval period, and its usage has evolved over time to encompass a range of sensory experiences.