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pin·prick
(pĭn′prĭk′)n.
1. A slight puncture made by or as if by a pin.
2. An insignificant wound.
3. A minor annoyance.
tr.v. pin·pricked, pin·prick·ing, pin·pricks
To puncture with or as if with a pin.
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pinprick
(ˈpɪnˌprɪk)n
1. a slight puncture made by or as if by a pin
2. a small irritation
vb
(tr) to puncture with or as if with a pin
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pin•prick
(ˈpɪnˌprɪk)n.
1. any minute puncture made by a pin or the like.
2. a negligible irritation or annoyance.
[1745–55]
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pinprick
Past participle: pinpricked
Gerund: pinpricking
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| Noun | 1. | pinprick - a minor annoyance annoyance, botheration, irritation, vexation - the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed |
| 2. | pinprick - small puncture (as if made by a pin) puncture - a small hole made by a sharp object |
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