prick

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine kleine Spitze oder ein Stich, eine mit einem spitzen Werkzeug gemachte Markierung oder ein vulgärer umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für eine verachtenswerte Person.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a small sharp point or puncture, a mark made by a pointed instrument, or a vulgar slang term for a contemptible person.

1. Stupid or irritating personB2informal

   An insulting term for someone considered foolish, annoying, or ridiculous.

   Idiot

   • Don't be such a prick.
   • He's a complete prick for saying that.
   • Some prick cut me off in traffic.

   Synonymeassblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotjerkloutnincompoopoaf

2. Small mark or holeB1formal

   A small depression or hole made by a sharp point.

   Kleine Markierung oder Loch

   • There was a small prick in the paper.
   • The needle left a tiny prick on her arm.
   • He examined the prick on the surface of the wood.

   Synonymedotholemarknickperforationpinholepuncturestab

3. Vulgar term for penisC1informal

   A vulgar slang term for the male sexual organ.

   Vulgäre Bezeichnung für den Penis

   • He made a crude joke about his prick.
   • The word 'prick' is considered obscene in polite conversation.
   • The graffiti included a drawing of a prick.

   Synonymecockdickdongjohnsonknobpeckerpeterrodshafttoolwiener

4. Act of puncturingB1formal

   The action of piercing or making a small hole with a sharp point.

   Stich

   • The prick of the needle was barely noticeable.
   • She felt a sharp prick as the thorn entered her skin.
   • The doctor gave a quick prick to draw blood.

   Synonymeperforationpiercingprickingpuncturestab

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der mit einem spitzen Gegenstand ein kleines Loch oder eine Markierung auf einer Oberfläche erzeugt wird, oder um ein stechendes, brennendes Gefühl hervorzurufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hole or mark on the surface of something with a sharp point, or to cause a sharp, stinging sensation.

1. Make a small holeB1formal

   To pierce or make a tiny hole in something using a sharp object like a needle or thorn.

   Anstechen

   • She pricked her finger while sewing a button.
   • The nurse pricked his arm with a needle to draw blood.
   • Be careful not to prick the balloon with that pin.

   Synonymeborejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging painB1formal

   To produce a sharp, sudden, stinging sensation on the skin or body.

   Einen stechenden Schmerz verursachen

   • The cold wind pricked his cheeks as he walked outside.
   • A thorn pricked her hand when she touched the rose bush.
   • The injection pricked for just a moment before it was over.

   Synonymeburnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erectB2formal

   To cause something to stand up or become raised, often referring to ears or head.

   Aufrichten

   • The dog pricked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
   • He pricked his head up when he heard his name called.
   • The horse pricked its ears forward, alert to the noise.

   Synonymecockerectperkraise

   Antonymedropflattenlower

4. Urge or provokeB2formal

   To stimulate or encourage someone to act, as if with a pointed stick.

   Anstacheln

   • His conscience pricked him to apologize for the mistake.
   • The coach pricked the team into action with a sharp whistle.
   • She was pricked by curiosity to explore the old attic.

   Synonymegoadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensationB2informal

   To produce a tingling or prickling feeling on the skin, often due to emotion or touch.

   Ein Kribbeln verursachen

   • The wool sweater pricked his skin, making him itch.
   • A feeling of fear pricked at the back of her neck.
   • The static electricity pricked his fingers when he touched the metal.

   Synonymeitchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional painC1formal

   To inflict a sudden, sharp emotional hurt, such as guilt or regret.

   Stechen

   • Her words pricked his pride, leaving him feeling wounded.
   • The memory of the argument pricked his conscience for days.
   • A pang of jealousy pricked her heart when she saw them together.

   Synonymecutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antonymecomfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a stingB1informal

   To cause a sharp, painful sensation similar to a sting from an insect or plant.

   Stechen

   • The nettle pricked his leg, leaving a red welt.
   • A bee pricked her arm when she accidentally disturbed the hive.
   • The cactus spine pricked his finger, drawing a drop of blood.

   Synonymebiteburnsmartstingtingle

Phrasal-Variantenprick up