1. to make a small hole in something with a sharp point
2. to cause a sharp, stinging pain

1. a small hole made by a sharp point
2. a sharp, sudden feeling of pain
3. a foolish or annoying person
Usage: informal; mildly offensive

Examples

• She pricked her finger on the rose thorn.
• The nurse will prick your finger to test your blood sugar.
• His conscience began to prick him about the lie.
• There was a tiny prick in the balloon where the pin went through.
• I felt a sharp prick when the bee stung me.
• The prick of the needle was barely noticeable.
• Don’t be such a prick about following the rules.