Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pricklings
Noun
/ˈprɪk.lɪŋz/
Definition
A feeling of slight, sharp sensations on the skin or in the body, often associated with nervousness or anxiety.
Examples
- The pricklings on her skin made her realize she was nervous before the presentation.
- He felt pricklings in his fingers as he sat on the cold ground for too long.
- The sudden pricklings of fear sent him into a panic.
Meaning
Pricklings refer to a sensation or feeling that resembles being slightly pricked or stung; it can be physical, like a tingling sensation in the skin, or emotional, indicating a sense of unease.
Synonyms
- tinglings
- stings
- numbness
- pinpricks
