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.
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2
Obscene terms for penis.
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3
A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
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4
The act of puncturing with a small point.
“he gave the balloon a small prick”
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VERB · 7 SENSES
1
To cause a sharp emotional pain.
“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”
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2
Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
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3
Raise.
“The dog pricked up his ears”
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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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5
Cause a prickling sensation.
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6
Deliver a sting to.
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7
Cause a stinging pain.
“The needle pricked his skin”
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