noun
- Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous.
- synonyms: asshole, bastard, cocksucker, dickhead, shit, mother fucker, motherfucker, whoreson, son of a bitch, SOB
- A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
- Obscene terms for penis.
- The act of puncturing with a small point.
- usage: "he gave the balloon a small prick"
- synonyms: pricking
verb
- Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn.
- usage: "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"
- synonyms: prickle
- Cause a stinging pain.
- usage: "The needle pricked his skin"
- Raise.
- usage: "The dog pricked up his ears"
- Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
- synonyms: goad
- Cause a prickling sensation.
- synonyms: prickle
- To cause a sharp emotional pain.
- usage: "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"
- Deliver a sting to.
- usage: "A bee stung my arm yesterday"
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