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Pinprick Definition & Meaning

pinprick
noun
  1. a minor annoyance
  2. small puncture (as if made by a pin)

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Frequently asked questions

What does pinprick mean?
a minor annoyance small puncture (as if made by a pin)
What part of speech is pinprick?
Pinprick is a noun.
How many definitions does pinprick have?
Pinprick has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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