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prick

UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
prick up

Translations

pricknoun
pricks
pl
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
She felt a prick on her finger when she touched the rose bush.
Elle a senti une piqûre au doigt lorsqu’elle a touché le rosier.
biteVulgaire.
He bragged about the size of his prick.
Il se vantait de la taille de sa bite.
connardFamilier et vulgaire.
He was acting like a real prick during the meeting.
Il se comportait comme un vrai connard pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
pincementAu figuré, pour une douleur émotionnelle brève.
Synonyms
sting
puncture
wound
piercing
jab
prickverb
pricked
Past Simple
pricked
Past Participle
pricking
Gerund
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
She pricked her finger on the thorn while picking roses.
Elle s’est piqué le doigt sur l’épine en cueillant des roses.
Additional translations
susciterAu figuré, pour provoquer une réaction ou un sentiment.
poncturerPour marquer ou tracer à l’aide de petits trous.
Synonyms
impale
jab
skewer
pierce
puncture
stab
transfix
prickadjective
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g., 'prick test'
Additional translations
cutanéEmploi surtout médical, notamment dans des contextes comme prick test.

Definitions

pricknoun
A small, sharp, localized pain, typically caused by a needle or thorn.
She felt a prick on her finger when she touched the rose bush.
A small hole or puncture made by a sharp object.
The balloon deflated quickly after a prick from a pin.
A small, sharp pang of emotion, especially of conscience, regret, or guilt.
He felt a prick of conscience after lying to his friend.
A derogatory term for a person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible.
He was acting like a real prick during the meeting.
Vulgar slang: the penis.
He bragged about the size of his prick.
prickverb
To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
She pricked her finger on the thorn while picking roses.
To cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation.
The cold wind pricked his skin as he walked outside.
To provoke or stimulate a feeling or reaction.
The news report pricked his conscience, prompting him to volunteer.
To mark or outline with small holes or dots.
The tailor pricked the fabric to mark where the seams should be sewn.
prickadjective
Attributive. Relating to or involving a prick or puncture.
The nurse performed a prick test on the patient's arm.
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