prick

noun
UK: /prɪk/
US: /prɪk/

  1. A rude or stupid person.

    1. Don't be a prick, just admit you were wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's acting like such a prick, always showing off his new car to everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. The penis.

    1. He was referred to as a prick in the locker room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined the sensitive area near his prick. [ ] [ ]

  3. A sharp pointed object or tool.

    1. Be careful with that prick, you might hurt yourself. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a prick to make small holes in the fabric for the embroidery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

penis idiot thorny prickly sting stab fool jerk goad tool
prick verb

  1. To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.

    1. Prick the potato with a fork before baking it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Prick your finger to get a drop of blood for the test. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause a sudden sharp pain.

    1. A thorn pricked her finger as she reached for the rose. [ ] [ ]
    2. The vaccine prick was quick, but left my arm a little sore. [ ] [ ]

  3. To affect with sharp irritation or goad.

    1. His conscience began to prick him about his dishonesty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The critic's harsh words pricked the artist's sensitive ego. [ ] [ ]
prick adjective

  1. Of a plant, having spines or thorns; prickly.

    1. This prick cactus is very dangerous. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful of that prick bush when you are walking by it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prick" in English means: A rude or stupid person., The penis., A sharp pointed object or tool..

The phonetic transcription of "prick" is /prɪk/ in British English and /prɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prick": penis, idiot, thorny, prickly, sting, stab, fool, jerk, goad, tool.

Example usage of "prick": "Don't be a prick, just admit you were wrong.". More examples on the page.