English · Phrasal verb Attested

prick up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To rise and become more alert.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên cảnh giác hơn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise (one's ears).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngẩng (tai) lên

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To apply an undercoat of plaster in order to create a smooth surface for the final coat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phủ một lớp bột thạch cao dưới để tạo bề mặt mịn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “prick up” mean?

To rise and become more alert.

Is “prick up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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