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prick
noun
/prɪk/

1. A small puncture or wound, typically caused by a sharp or pointed instrument. e.g., "She felt a prick from the thorn."

2. A feeling of sharp, stinging discomfort or pain. e.g., "The prick of conscience bothered him."

3. A derogatory term referring to a person considered contemptible or annoying. e.g., "He can be such a prick sometimes."

verb
/prɪk/

1. To puncture or pierce (something) with a sharp or pointed instrument. e.g., "She pricked her finger with the needle."

2. To cause a sharp emotional pain or pang to (someone). e.g., "His words pricked her pride."