Prickle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪkklɪ/

Prickle (noun)

  1. a small, sharp point on a plant's stem or leaf that can hurt if touched.
  2. a slight, uncomfortable feeling on your skin, like tiny needles poking.

Examples

  • The cactus has a prickle that can hurt.
  • Watch out for the prickle on the rose stem.

Common collocations: sharp prickle, remove a prickle, feel a prickle, slight prickle, prickle with fear

Prickle (verb)

  1. to make someone feel a slight, uncomfortable tingling on their skin.

Examples

  • The cold wind can prickle your skin.
  • His words prickle with excitement.

Synonyms of Prickle

Neutral

Antonyms of Prickle

  • — describing surfaces without sharp points