prick
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pricks · pricking · pricked
Sense 1
A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To pierce or puncture slightly.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To pierce or puncture slightly. — To drive a nail into (a horse's foot), so as to cause lameness.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prick” mean?
A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
Is “prick” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.