prick

• Nom avec plusieurs sens, incluant une petite pointe ou une perforation, une marque faite par un instrument pointu, ou une désignation vulgaire pour une personne méprisable.

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, crétin

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

   Synonymesassblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotjerkloutnincompoopoaf

2. Small mark or holeB1formal

   A small depression or hole made by a sharp point.

   Piqûre

   • 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.

   Synonymesdotholemarknickperforationpinholepuncturestab

3. Vulgar term for penisC1informal

   A vulgar slang term for the male sexual organ.

   Pénis (terme vulgaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymescockdickdongjohnsonknobpeckerpeterrodshafttoolwiener

4. Act of puncturingB1formal

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

   piqûre

   • 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.

   Synonymesperforationpiercingprickingpuncturestab

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire un petit trou ou une marque sur une surface avec un objet pointu, ou de provoquer une sensation aiguë et cuisante.

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.

   percer un petit trou

   • 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.

   Synonymesborejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging painB1formal

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

   Provoquer une douleur cuisante

   • 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.

   Synonymesburnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erectB2formal

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

   Dresser

   • 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.

   Synonymescockerectperkraise

   Antonymesdropflattenlower

4. Urge or provokeB2formal

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

   Piquer (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgoadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensationB2informal

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

   Provoquer une sensation de picotement

   • 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.

   Synonymesitchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional painC1formal

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

   Piquer (au sens moral)

   • 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.

   Synonymescutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antonymescomfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a stingB1informal

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

   piquer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiteburnsmartstingtingle

Variantes phrasalprick up