Cool MateMeaning of Pricks
Small, sharp points that can cause pain or injury.
Pricks in a sentence
- The thorns on the rose bush left several pricks on my hands.
- He felt pricks of anxiety during the presentation.
- She was careful to avoid the pricks of the cactus.
- The sudden pricks of cold air made him shiver.
- Those little pricks on the surface can be very irritating.
How to use Pricks
Commonly used in informal contexts, often in reference to physical pain. Can also describe a sharp sensation emotionally.
Grammar pattern
prick + object
Memory hint
Think of a needle that pricks your skin - it's sharp!
Related words
Collocations with Pricks
- sharp pricks
- painful pricks
- tiny pricks
- sudden pricks
- intense pricks
Synonyms for Pricks
- stings
- jabs
- punctures
- spikes
- nicks
Common mistakes with Pricks
- Confused with 'prick' as a verb vs. noun.
- Using 'pricks' in formal writing, which may sound inappropriate.
- Overgeneralizing the emotional sense; not all sharp experiences are negative.
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Pricks in other languages
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- Spikes
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- I'm through doing that shit
I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
- You always say that
You frequently repeat this statement.
- The same thing every time
An expression meaning doing something identically on each occasion.
- I'm always right too
A phrase indicating one's belief in being correct, often used in debate or discussion.
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Frequently asked questions about Pricks
What does Pricks mean?
Small, sharp points that can cause pain or injury.
How do you use Pricks in a sentence?
The thorns on the rose bush left several pricks on my hands.
Can you give another example of Pricks?
He felt pricks of anxiety during the presentation.
What are synonyms for Pricks?
Common alternatives include stings, jabs, punctures, spikes, nicks.
What is the opposite of Pricks?
Opposite meanings include soothe, calm.
What words go with Pricks?
It commonly pairs with sharp pricks, painful pricks, tiny pricks, sudden pricks, intense pricks.
What are common mistakes when using Pricks?
Confused with 'prick' as a verb vs. noun. Using 'pricks' in formal writing, which may sound inappropriate. Overgeneralizing the emotional sense; not all sharp experiences are negative.
How do you pronounce Pricks?
US: //prɪks//, UK: //prɪks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pricks?
Commonly used in informal contexts, often in reference to physical pain. Can also describe a sharp sensation emotionally.