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the act of puncturing with a small point; "he gave the balloon a small prick" to cause a sharp emotional pain; "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience" cause a stinging pain; "The needle pricked his skin" obscene terms for penis prod or urge as if with a log stick make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample" raise; "The dog pricked up his ears" cause a prickling sensation a depression scratched or carved into a surface deliver a sting to; "A bee stung my arm yesterday" insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous |
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