prick meaning and definition

PRICK noun

Definition of prick (noun)

1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
   • synonyms: asshole, bastard, cocksucker, dickhead, mother fucker, motherfucker, shit, SOB, son of a bitch, whoreson
2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
   • synonyms: dent, incision, scratch, slit
3. obscene terms for penis
   • synonyms: cock, dick, pecker, peter, putz, shaft, tool
4. the act of puncturing with a small point
   • "he gave the balloon a small prick"
   • synonyms: pricking

PRICK verb

Definition of prick (verb)

1. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
   • "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"
   • synonyms: prickle
2. cause a stinging pain
   • "The needle pricked his skin"
   • synonyms: sting, twinge
3. raise
   • "The dog pricked up his ears"
   • synonyms: cock up, prick up
4. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
   • synonyms: goad
5. cause a prickling sensation
   • synonyms: prickle
6. to cause a sharp emotional pain
   • "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"
7. deliver a sting to
   • "A bee stung my arm yesterday"
   • synonyms: bite, sting