prick
/prik/
nounverb
5 letters1 syllable13 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS11
NOUN
1
Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous.
2
Obscene terms for penis.
3
A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
4
VERBThe act of puncturing with a small point.
“he gave the balloon a small prick”
1
To cause a sharp emotional pain.
“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”
2
Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
3
Raise.
“The dog pricked up his ears”
4
Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn.
“The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample”
5
Cause a prickling sensation.
6
Deliver a sting to.
7
Cause a stinging pain.
“The needle pricked his skin”
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
GOOD TO KNOW
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Starts & ends withP … K
Syllablesprick
SYNONYMS & RELATED29
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