Prick meaning

insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

obscene terms for penis

the act of puncturing with a small point

“he gave the balloon a small prick”

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

“The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample”

cause a stinging pain

“The needle pricked his skin”

raise

“The dog pricked up his ears”

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

cause a prickling sensation

to cause a sharp emotional pain

“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”

deliver a sting to

“A bee stung my arm yesterday”