prick

1 of 2

noun

ˈprik

: a mark or shallow hole made by a pointed instrument

: a pointed instrument or weapon

: a sharp projecting organ or part

: an instance of pricking or the sensation of being pricked: such as

: a nagging or sharp feeling of remorse, regret, or sorrow

: a slight sharply localized discomfort

the prick of a needle

vulgar : penis

slang, vulgar : a spiteful or contemptible man often having some authority

prick

2 of 2

verb

pricked; pricking; pricks

transitive verb

: to pierce slightly with a sharp point

: to affect with anguish, grief, or remorse

doubt began to prick him

Philip Hale

: to ride, guide, or urge on with or as if with spurs : goad

: to mark, distinguish, or note by means of a small mark

: to trace or outline with punctures

: to remove (a young seedling) from the seedbed to another suitable for further growth

—usually used with out

: to cause to be or stand erect

a dog pricking its ears

intransitive verb

: to prick something or cause a pricking sensation

: to feel discomfort as if from being pricked

: to urge a horse with the spur

: to ride fast

: thrust

: to become directed upward : point

Kids Definition

prick 1 of 2

noun

ˈprik

: an act of piercing with a small sharp point

: a feeling of pain that accompanies a piercing of the skin with a sharp point

: a sudden strong feeling

a prick of conscience

prick

2 of 2

verb

pricked; pricking

: to point upward

The horse pricked up its ears.

: to pierce slightly with a sharp point

: to have or to cause a feeling of or as if of being pierced with a sharp point

prick up one's ears

phrase

as in listen

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing He pricked up his ears when he heard us discussing pizza for dinner.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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listen
hear
mind
heed
hark
hearken
attend
harken

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignore
tune out
discount
disregard

单词	prick up one's ears
释义	prick 1 of 2 noun ˈprik 1 : a mark or shallow hole made by a pointed instrument 2 a : a pointed instrument or weapon b : a sharp projecting organ or part 3 : an instance of pricking or the sensation of being pricked: such as a : a nagging or sharp feeling of remorse, regret, or sorrow b : a slight sharply localized discomfort the prick of a needle 4 vulgar : penis 5 slang, vulgar : a spiteful or contemptible man often having some authority prick 2 of 2 verb pricked; pricking; pricks transitive verb 1 : to pierce slightly with a sharp point 2 : to affect with anguish, grief, or remorse doubt began to prick him Philip Hale 3 : to ride, guide, or urge on with or as if with spurs : goad 4 : to mark, distinguish, or note by means of a small mark 5 : to trace or outline with punctures 6 : to remove (a young seedling) from the seedbed to another suitable for further growth —usually used with out 7 : to cause to be or stand erect a dog pricking its ears intransitive verb 1 a : to prick something or cause a pricking sensation b : to feel discomfort as if from being pricked 2 a : to urge a horse with the spur b : to ride fast 3 : thrust 4 : to become directed upward : point Phrases prick up one's ears : to listen intently Synonyms Noun perforation pinhole pinprick punch puncture stab See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She felt a prick as the thorn jabbed her foot. He felt the prick of the needle. She felt a prick of jealousy. Verb The nurse pricked my finger and squeezed out a drop of blood. The sharp shells pricked the bottoms of our feet. She was pricked by doubt. See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English prikke, from Old English prica; akin to Middle Dutch pric prick First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition prick 1 of 2 noun ˈprik 1 : an act of piercing with a small sharp point 2 : a feeling of pain that accompanies a piercing of the skin with a sharp point 3 : a sudden strong feeling a prick of conscience prick 2 of 2 verb pricked; pricking 1 : to point upward The horse pricked up its ears. 2 : to pierce slightly with a sharp point 3 : to have or to cause a feeling of or as if of being pierced with a sharp point prick up one's ears phrase as in listen to pay attention especially through the act of hearing He pricked up his ears when he heard us discussing pizza for dinner. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance listen hear mind heed hark hearken attend harken Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignore tune out discount disregard
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