Pinprick
noun
A very small hole made by a sharp point.
She felt a pinprick on her finger after accidentally touching the thorn.
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Neutral
needle pinprick,pinprick injury,pinprick mark
noun
A small sharp pain usually associated with a needle or injection.
The nurse warned him that he might feel a pinprick when she administers the vaccine.
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Formal
pinprick test,blood pinprick,pinprick sensation
noun
A minor irritation or annoyance.
His constant questioning was just a pinprick of irritation in her otherwise pleasant day.
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Informal
minor pinprick,pinprick annoyance,pinprick discomfort
noun
A very small hole made by a sharp point.
She felt a pinprick on her finger after accidentally touching the thorn.
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Neutral
needle pinprick,pinprick injury,pinprick mark
noun
A small sharp pain usually associated with a needle or injection.
The nurse warned him that he might feel a pinprick when she administers the vaccine.
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Formal
pinprick test,blood pinprick,pinprick sensation
noun
A minor irritation or annoyance.
His constant questioning was just a pinprick of irritation in her otherwise pleasant day.
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Informal
minor pinprick,pinprick annoyance,pinprick discomfort
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Refers to a specific feeling caused by a sharp object
When you touch something sharp, like a pin, you may feel a pinprick sensation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can express minor annoyances or frustrations
He felt a pinprick of jealousy when she mentioned her new friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Indicates an emotional disturbance
A pinprick of fear crept into his heart as he approached the dark alley.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Refers to a specific feeling caused by a sharp object
When you touch something sharp, like a pin, you may feel a pinprick sensation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can express minor annoyances or frustrations
He felt a pinprick of jealousy when she mentioned her new friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Indicates an emotional disturbance
A pinprick of fear crept into his heart as he approached the dark alley.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Refers to a specific feeling caused by a sharp object
When you touch something sharp, like a pin, you may feel a pinprick sensation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can express minor annoyances or frustrations
He felt a pinprick of jealousy when she mentioned her new friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Indicates an emotional disturbance
A pinprick of fear crept into his heart as he approached the dark alley.
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