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Definition prickle in British English

prickle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈprɪk(ə)l/
1

an uncomfortable stinging feeling on your skin caused by something sharp

Example

She felt the prickle of his beard against her face.

Synonyms and related words
ache agony anguish
1.1

an uncomfortable feeling on your skin caused by an emotion

Example

a prickle of fear/anxiety

Synonyms and related words
cringe cringe flinch
2

a sharp pointed part on a plant or animal

Synonyms and related words
anatomical anatomy antler aerial root anther beanstalk
Definition prickle in British English