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
1
Punctured by a small sharp point.
"The room was quite dark. The oblong window showed the night sky pricked here and there with stars."
— Barbara Sleigh, Jessamy (1967)
"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."
How to use pricked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither punctured, or (of ears) standing up alert.
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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.
