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1. prick
verb. ['ˈprɪk'] make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn.
Antonyms
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Prick
- realpolitik
- ostpolitik
- nonstick
- handpick
- vanwyk
- vanwyck
- vandyck
- strick
- afflik
- zwick
- trick
- swick
- stick
- spic
- smick
- slick
- shtick
- schtick
- schrick
- schnick
- schmick
- schlick
- quik
- quick
- kwik
- krick
- klick
- glick
- fricke
- frick
Sentences with prick
1. Noun, singular or mass
Your doctor can conduct a skin prick test to determine your threshold for glycerin.
2. Verb, base form
Slide a carpet square under the board so you can prick holes into the board with the pins.
3. Adjective
With a fork, prick holes into the bottom of each flower.
Quotes about prick
1. If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking and you beat love down.
- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
2. I told you,"he whispers back. I can feel his breath just tickling the space behind my ear, making my hair prick up on my neck. "I like you.""You don't know me,"I say quickly."I want to, though.
- Lauren Oliver, Delirium
3. You show me a lazy prick who's lying in bed all day, watching TV, only occasionally getting up to piss, and I'll show you a guy who's not causing any trouble.
- George Carlin, Brain Droppings
2. prick
noun. ['ˈprɪk'] insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous.
Synonyms
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. prick
verb. ['ˈprɪk'] stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. prick
verb. ['ˈprɪk'] raise.
Antonyms
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. prick
verb. ['ˈprɪk'] cause a stinging pain.
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. prick
noun. ['ˈprɪk'] the act of puncturing with a small point.
Synonyms
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. prick
noun. ['ˈprɪk'] a depression scratched or carved into a surface.
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. prick
verb. ['ˈprɪk'] cause a prickling sensation.
Antonyms
Etymology
- prica (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- prikken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- prician (Old English (ca. 450-1100))