prick

NOUNVERB /prik/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH P

prick is a valid 5-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1I1C3K5
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 5 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does prick mean?

NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous.

2

Obscene terms for penis.

3

A depression scratched or carved into a surface.

NARROWER
4

The act of puncturing with a small point.

“he gave the balloon a small prick”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
VERB · 7 SENSES
1

To cause a sharp emotional pain.

“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”

2

Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

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3

Raise.

“The dog pricked up his ears”

BROADER
4

Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn.

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

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BROADER
NARROWER
5

Cause a prickling sensation.

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6

Deliver a sting to.

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BROADER
7

Cause a stinging pain.

“The needle pricked his skin”

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NARROWER