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pricked up

UK
/prɪkt ʌp/
US
/prɪkt ʌp/

Translations

prick upverb

pricked up

Past Simple

pricked up
Past Simple
pricked up
Past Participle
pricking up
Gerund
UK
/prɪk ʌp/
US
/prɪk ʌp/
The dog pricked up its ears at the sound of the whistle.
Собака навострила уши при звуке свистка.
Synonyms
perk up
listen attentively
pay attention
become alert

Definitions

prick upverb
To raise or lift something, especially ears, in response to a sound or alert.
The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the whistle.
To become more attentive or alert.
She pricked up when she heard her name mentioned in the conversation.
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