Science Fair Project Dictionary
Prick
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Etymology
Middle English pryk , prik , prikke (noun) and prikken (verb), from Old English prica , price, (noun) "a point" and prician , priccan (verb) "to prick".
Pronunciation
| IPA | /prɪk/ |
| SAMPA | /prIk/ |
Noun
prick (plural: pricks )
- The feeling of being pierced or punctured by an object with a fine point such as a pin or small nail.
- (sexual slang) A penis.
- (slang) An idiot or stupid person.
- (slang) Someone who is selfish or who treats others unfairly.
Verb
to prick (pricks , pricked , pricking )
- To pierce or puncture .
- Ex. John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood at his physical
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