to make a very small hole in something with a sharp point

to make a small hole in the skin so that it hurts or blood comes out

She pricked her finger on a needle.

to make somebody feel a slight pain as if they were being pricked

He felt a pricking sensation in his throat.

an offensive word for a man who you think is unpleasant or stupid

an act of making a very small hole in something with a sharp point

I'm going to give your finger a little prick with this needle.

a slight pain caused by a sharp point or something that feels like a sharp point

You will feel a tiny prick in your arm.

He could feel the hot prick of tears in his eyes.

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