Definition of pinpricking in English:

pinpricking

noun ˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ

1A pinprick; the action of pricking with a pin.
2Figurative. A minor misfortune or irritation; petty and persistent goading or criticism.

adjective ˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ

That pricks like a pin; causing petty annoyance, irritating.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Stevens (c1662–1726), translator and antiquary. From pin + pricking
late 19th century; earliest use found in Rosa Caroline Praed (1851–1935), novelist. From pinprick + -ing.

Definition of pinpricking in US English:

pinpricking

nounˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ

1A pinprick; the action of pricking with a pin.
2Figurative. A minor misfortune or irritation; petty and persistent goading or criticism.

adjectiveˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ

That pricks like a pin; causing petty annoyance, irritating.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Stevens (c1662–1726), translator and antiquary. From pin + pricking<br>late 19th century; earliest use found in Rosa Caroline Praed (1851–1935), novelist. From pinprick + -ing.

词汇	pinpricking
释义	Definition of pinpricking in English: pinpricking noun ˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ 1A pinprick; the action of pricking with a pin. 2Figurative. A minor misfortune or irritation; petty and persistent goading or criticism. adjective ˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ That pricks like a pin; causing petty annoyance, irritating. Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Stevens (c1662–1726), translator and antiquary. From pin + pricking late 19th century; earliest use found in Rosa Caroline Praed (1851–1935), novelist. From pinprick + -ing. Definition of pinpricking in US English: pinpricking nounˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ 1A pinprick; the action of pricking with a pin. 2Figurative. A minor misfortune or irritation; petty and persistent goading or criticism. adjectiveˈpɪnprɪkɪŋ That pricks like a pin; causing petty annoyance, irritating. Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Stevens (c1662–1726), translator and antiquary. From pin + pricking<br>late 19th century; earliest use found in Rosa Caroline Praed (1851–1935), novelist. From pinprick + -ing.
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