Pronunciation: /prɪk/
noun a feeling of sharp pain
A1 Be careful not to touch the prick on the cactus.
A2 I accidentally stepped on a prick from a thorn bush.
B1 The doctor used a small prick to draw blood for testing.
B2 She felt a sharp prick on her finger when she touched the needle.
C1 The subtle prick of jealousy crept into his heart when he saw her with someone else.
C2 His words were like a prick to her conscience, making her rethink her actions.
verb to cause a sharp pain or discomfort
A1 The cactus prick hurt my finger.
A2 Be careful not to prick yourself on the thorns.
B1 She accidentally pricked her hand with a needle while sewing.
B2 The rose bush prickled my skin as I walked by.
C1 The acupuncture therapist pricked my skin with tiny needles.
C2 The surgeon carefully pricked the patient's skin before performing the procedure.
formal The doctor used a small prick to administer the vaccine.
informal Be careful with that cactus, it has sharp pricks.
slang I can't believe he's such a prick, always causing trouble.
figurative Her words were like a prick to his ego, leaving him feeling hurt.
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