prick in English: An insult for a man behaving unkindly or arrogantly. It is also a rude word for part of the male body, which is where the insult comes from, and a plain everyday word for a small sharp pain. Medium strength, and always aimed at a person. Recognise it, do not use it. (noun)

Translation

An insult for a man behaving unkindly or arrogantly. It is also a rude word for part of the male body, which is where the insult comes from, and a plain everyday word for a small sharp pain. Medium strength, and always aimed at a person. Recognise it, do not use it.

Word origin

From Old English prica, a dot or a small sharp point, the same word as the prick of a needle.

Origin: Old English
Root: prica

Examples

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The insult says he behaved unkindly to someone who could not answer back.

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Said in anger to someone the speaker knows.

parked .

Aimed at a stranger. Note that it is nearly always said of a man.

Related words

mean

To show or stand for a certain idea, or to plan to do something.

rude

Not kind or polite; speaking or acting in a way that upsets other people.

angry

Feeling very cross because something is wrong or unfair.

dick

An insult for a man behaving badly, and a rude word for part of the male body. It is also a common man's name, so the sentence around it does the work. Medium strength. Recognise it, do not use it.

person

A single human being, such as a man, woman, or child.

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