pricks Definition and Meaning in English (pricks definition)

noun
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Pricks definition: This term is a derogatory and offensive plural noun used to refer to foolish or contemptible people.

Definitions of Pricks

  1. 1noun

    This term is a derogatory and offensive plural noun used to refer to foolish or contemptible people.

  2. 2noun

    Small holes or marks made by a sharp object, or the sharp points themselves.

  3. 3verb

    To pierce slightly with a sharp point, or to cause a sharp, stinging sensation.

Example Sentences

informal

“I can't believe those pricks ruined our plans again.”

casual

“She carefully removed the tiny pricks from her finger.”

formal

“The needle pricks the skin gently.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveprick
past tensepricked
present participlepricking
agent nounpricker
adjectiveprickly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

prick up one's earsidiom

To suddenly pay attention, especially to a sound.

prick one's conscienceexpression

To make someone feel guilty or remorseful.

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Pricks definition: This term is a derogatory and offensive plural noun used to refer to foolish or contemptible people.
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'Pricks' translates to 'pricks' in English. Pricks definition: This term is a derogatory and offensive plural noun used to refer to foolish or contemptible people.
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