Prick

The word 'prick' carries multiple, often disparate meanings. Primarily, it denotes a small, sharp pointed object, or the act of piercing or puncturing something with such an object. Figuratively, it can refer to a sharp, stinging sensation, or to a person considered annoying, arrogant, or foolish (often considered vulgar). It can also describe the act of a male's erect penis or an orgasm, or the feeling caused by it. This word's context heavily influences its interpretation. Its use in polite company is generally discouraged due to its potential offensiveness.

Prick meaning with examples

• The rose bush had a nasty prick, catching my sleeve and tearing the fabric. I bled from the prick of the thorn and needed to put a bandage on it. I realized I should've worn gloves to protect my skin from any sharp prick. As I was going to get the needle, I felt a tiny prick but managed it. I quickly took the needle from my skin and discarded it, ready to start again.
• He felt a sudden prick of guilt when he saw her disappointment. The comment caused a prick to the ego and I knew I'd need to apologize. A feeling of shame can cause a prick of the soul. The prick of conscience made him confess the truth. The realization of the consequences made a prick hit him.
• He was such a prick about winning, bragging incessantly and acting superior. That prick cut me in line and got away with it! The boss always thought I was a prick and treated me very poorly. I knew what I had to do, even though he was a huge prick. He behaved like such a prick that I needed to stay away.
• The prick was strong, and his body reacted. He felt the prick building in his veins and went home. His sudden urge had him feeling the prick through his jeans. He couldn't fight the prick coming over his senses. He was ready for the prick, waiting for it.
• The doctor needed a sharp prick to take blood. The prick of the needle was less painful than expected. I had to do my test with a prick. I needed a prick in my finger to measure my sugars. I didn't want the sharp prick