prickle

Intermediate

/ˈprɪkəl/

verb
To cause a slight, sharp feeling

prickle in a sentence

  • “Walking through bushes made my skin prickle.”
  • “The burrs were prickling my arm.”
  • “The wool sweater prickled my skin.”
  • “My skin prickled with fear.”

What does “prickle” mean?

prickle (verb) means to cause a slight, sharp feeling. It is pronounced /ˈprɪkəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "prickle" mean?
prickle (verb) means: To cause a slight, sharp feeling
How do you pronounce "prickle"?
"prickle" is pronounced /ˈprɪkəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "prickle" in a sentence?
Here is "prickle" used in a sentence: Walking through bushes made my skin prickle.

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