prick

nouns

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

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

dent, incision, prick, scratch, slit

obscene terms for penis

cock, dick, pecker, peter, prick, putz, shaft, tool

the act of puncturing with a small point

"he gave the balloon a small prick"

prick, pricking

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

"The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

prick, prickle

is derived from

is derived from

is derived from

cause a stinging pain

"The needle pricked his skin"

prick, sting, twinge

raise

"The dog pricked up his ears"

cock up, prick, prick up

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

goad, prick

cause a prickling sensation

prick, prickle

to cause a sharp emotional pain

"The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"

prick

is a type of (narrower)

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

"arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

deliver a sting to

"A bee stung my arm yesterday"

bite, prick, sting