Associations to the word «Pinprick»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
PINPRICK, noun. An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.
PINPRICK, noun. A mildly annoying wound or damage.
PINPRICK, verb. (transitive) To produce a jabbing sensation like a pinprick.
Dictionary definition
PINPRICK, noun. A minor annoyance.
PINPRICK, noun. Small puncture (as if made by a pin).
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.