| Front | prickle |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈprɪkl/NAmE /ˈprɪkl/verb  verb forms  word origin 1 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) to give sb an unpleasant feeling on their skin, as if a lot of small sharp points are pushing into itThe rough cloth prickled my skin. His moustache prickled when he kissed me.2 [intransitive] ~ (with sth) (of skin, eyes, etc.) to sting or feel strange and unpleasant because you are frightened, angry, excited, etcHer eyes prickled with tears. The thought made her prickle with excitement. The hairs on the back of my neck prickled when I heard the door open. (figurative) He prickled (= became angry) at the suggestion that it had been his fault.noun  word origin 1 a small sharp part on the stem or leaf of a plant or on the skin of some animalsa cactus covered in prickles2 a slight stinging feeling on the skina prickle of fear/excitement |
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