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prick vs prick up

prick up vs prick

prick is a noun but prick up is not a noun.

prick and prick up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prick Yes No Yes No
prick up No No Yes No
As verbs, prick and prick up are synonyms defined as:
  • prick and prick up: to stick up
Other synonyms of prick include cock up.
prick (noun) prick up (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
prick (verb) prick up (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn to stick up
deliver a sting to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between prick and prick up

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