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Piks
/pɪks/
a small, sharp object or point
Er spürte einen Piks in seinem Finger.
He felt a prick in his finger.
informal
a small, sharp point or prick
Der Piks des Nadels war kaum spürbar.
The prick of the needle was barely noticeable.
Often used colloquially to describe a minor, sharp sensation.
Collocations
einen Piks spürento feel a prickPiks im Fingerprick in the finger
Synonyms
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Common Usage
Use 'Piks' to describe a small, sharp sensation, often in informal speech.
Word Origin
From the verb 'piken' (to prick), likely influenced by the sound of a sharp sensation.
Usage Notes
Common in informal contexts to describe minor, sharp sensations, often from needles or small objects.
Word Breakdown
pik
prick or sharp point
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