prick

English

/pɹɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
  • An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.
  • (obsolete) A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.
  • (obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.
  • A small pointed object.
  • The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.
  • A feeling of remorse.
  • (slang) The penis.
  • (UK) Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.
  • (now) A small roll of yarn or tobacco.
  • The footprint of a hare.
  • (obsolete) A point or mark on the dial, noting the hour.
  • (obsolete) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English prik inherited from Old English prica inherited from Proto-Germanic *prikô derived from Proto-Indo-European *breyǵ- (scrape, rub, chap, scratch, prickle).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*breyǵ-

Gloss

scrape, rub, chap, scratch, prickle

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

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