prickle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /prɪkəl/

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Noun

Singular prickle

Plural prickles

1. (countable) A prickle is a small and sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.
2. (countable & uncountable) A prickle is a tingling sensation of mild discomfort.

Verb

Plain form prickle

Third-person singular prickles

Past tense prickled

Past participle prickled

Present participle prickling

1. (intransitive) If a person prickles, they feel a tingling sensation.