prick

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая маленькое остриё или прокол, отметку, сделанную острым инструментом, или вульгарное сленговое обозначение презренного человека.esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo una punta pequeña o pinchazo, una marca hecha por un instrumento afilado, o un término vulgar para referirse a una persona despreciable.frNom 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.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos, incluindo uma pequena ponta ou perfuração, uma marca feita com instrumento pontiagudo, ou, na gíria vulgar, um homem desprezível.zh一个多义词，指小而尖的刺或刺穿的动作，也可指用尖锐工具留下的标记，或作为粗俗俚语指令人鄙视的人。arاسم له عدة معانٍ، منها طرف حاد صغير أو وخز، أو أثر تحدثه أداة حادة، أو لفظ عامي بذيء يشير إلى شخص حقير.

1. Stupid or irritating person B2 informal

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

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

   ruПридурокesIdiota, despreciablefrIdiot, crétindeIdiotptIdiotazh讨厌鬼arشخص أحمق ومزعج

   Sinônimos: assblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotjerkloutnincompoopoaf

2. Small mark or hole B1 formal

   A small depression or hole made by a sharp point.

   • 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.

   ruМаленькая отметина или отверстиеespequeño agujero o marca punzantefrPiqûredeKleine Markierung oder LochptPequena marca ou furozh小孔或小凹痕arعلامة صغيرة أو ثقب

   Sinônimos: dotholemarknickperforationpinholepuncturestab

3. Vulgar term for penis C1 informal

   A vulgar slang term for the male sexual organ.

   • 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.

   ruВульгарное название мужского полового органаesPija (vulgar, órgano sexual masculino)frPénis (terme vulgaire)deVulgäre Bezeichnung für den PenisptNome vulgar do órgão sexual masculinozh阴茎的粗俗称呼arتسمية بذيئة للعضو الذكري

   Sinônimos: cockdickdongjohnsonknobpeckerpeterrodshafttoolwiener

4. Act of puncturing B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУколesAcción de pincharfrpiqûredeStichptPuncturazh刺穿arوَخْز

   Sinônimos: perforationpiercingprickingpuncturestab

• pricks plural form
• pricks' possessive plural form
• prick's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию небольшого отверстия или отметки на поверхности чего-либо острым предметом, или для вызывания острого, жгучего ощущения.esVerbo que designa la acción de hacer un pequeño agujero o marca en una superficie con un objeto punzante, o de causar una sensación aguda y punzante.frVerbe 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.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para furar ou marcar levemente uma superfície com um objeto pontiagudo, ou para causar uma sensação aguda e ardida.zh用尖锐物体在物体表面刺出小孔或痕迹；也可指产生尖锐刺痛的感觉。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إحداث ثقب صغير أو علامة على سطح شيء ما بواسطة أداة حادة، أو لإحداث إحساس حاد وواخز.

1. Make a small hole B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроколотьespincharfrpercer un petit troudeAnstechenptEspetarzh刺穿arثَقَب

   Sinônimos: borejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging pain B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВызвать колющую больesProducir un dolor punzantefrProvoquer une douleur cuisantedeEinen stechenden Schmerz verursachenptCausar dor agudazh引起刺痛arإحداث وخز مؤلم

   Sinônimos: burnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erect B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНавостритьeslevantar o erguirfrDresserdeAufrichtenptLevantarzh竖起arنصب الأذنين

   Sinônimos: cockerectperkraise

   Antônimos: dropflattenlower

4. Urge or provoke B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодстегнутьesincitar, aguijonearfrPiquer (au sens figuré)deAnstachelnptIncitarzh刺激arحَثّ

   Sinônimos: goadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antônimos: deterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensation B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВызывать покалываниеesProducir una sensación de hormigueofrProvoquer une sensation de picotementdeEin Kribbeln verursachenptCausar formigamentozh引起刺痛感arإحداث وخز

   Sinônimos: itchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional pain C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУколотьesherir (emocionalmente)frPiquer (au sens moral)deStechenptFerir emocionalmentezh刺痛arجرح المشاعر

   Sinônimos: cutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antônimos: comfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a sting B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruУжалитьesPicar (causar escozor)frpiquerdeStechenptPicarzh刺痛arوخز

   Sinônimos: biteburnsmartstingtingle

• pricked past participle
• pricked past simple
• pricking present participle
• pricks third person singular

Variantes phrasal: prick up