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pricked

prihkt
adj
1
Punctured by a small sharp point.
"Her pricked finger left a tiny spot of blood on the fabric."
2
Of ears: raised and alert.
"The dog stood with pricked ears, listening for the sound again."

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

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