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Definition prick in American English

prick noun

[countable] noun
/prɪk/
1

a quick feeling of sharp pain, caused by a sharp object making a hole on your skin

Example

He felt a tiny prick in his arm.

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1.1

a small hole made with something sharp

Example

You can get some diseases from cuts or needle pricks.

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2

an insulting word for a man that you think is stupid, rude, or unpleasant

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3

a man's penis

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Example

She felt a prick of resentment at having to ask him.

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Definition prick in American English