prick

Noun

• the act of puncturing with a small point
  • he gave the balloon a small prick
    

• obscene terms for penis

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

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

Verb

• deliver a sting to
  • A bee stung my arm yesterday
    

• to cause a sharp emotional pain
  • The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
    

• cause a prickling sensation

• stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

• raise
  • The dog pricked up his ears
    

• cause a stinging pain
  • The needle pricked his skin
    

• make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
  • The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  pricking , cock , dick , shaft , pecker , peter , tool , putz , incision , scratch , slit , dent , sting , bite , prickle , goad , prick up , cock up , twinge