prick definition

1. the act of puncturing with a small point
• examples: he gave the balloon a small prick
2. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
• examples: The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
3. cause a stinging pain
• examples: The needle pricked his skin
4. raise
• examples: The dog pricked up his ears
5. cause a prickling sensation
6. to cause a sharp emotional pain
• examples: The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience