adj

pricked

prihkt

Pricked (adj) means Punctured by a small sharp point. Example: “Her pricked finger left a tiny spot of blood on the fabric.”

adj

Punctured by a small sharp point.

"Her pricked finger left a tiny spot of blood on the fabric."

Of ears: raised and alert.

"The dog stood with pricked ears, listening for the sound again."

How to use pricked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither punctured, or (of ears) standing up alert.

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Her _____ finger left a tiny spot of blood on the fabric.

pierced punctured

pierced

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What does “pricked” mean?

The word “pricked” means punctured by a small sharp point. In plain terms, either punctured, or (of ears) standing up alert.

How do you pronounce “pricked”?

“Pricked” is pronounced prihkt (/pɹɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “pricked” in a sentence?

Here is “pricked” used in a sentence: “Her pricked finger left a tiny spot of blood on the fabric.”

What is another word for “pricked”?

Words with a similar meaning to “pricked” include pierced and punctured.

What part of speech is “pricked”?

“Pricked” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “pricked” have?

“Pricked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: punctured by a small sharp point.

pierced