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Definition prickle in American English

prickle verb

verb
/ˈprɪk(ə)l/
1

to feel something sharp and uncomfortable on your skin or to cause this feeling

Example

She felt frost prickling her face.

Example

His new wool pants prickled his legs.

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Definition prickle in American English