prick

About 1.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.
3. noun A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.
4. noun A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.
5. noun A small pointed object.
6. noun The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.

   I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood.

7. noun A feeling of remorse.
8. noun The penis.

Similar words

prick up slit prickle notch goad scratch shaft twinge sting bite

Often followed by

of the up and in test him with them

Word family

pricked pricking pricks