What does prick up mean?
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prick up
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Princeton's WordNet
prick up, prick, cock upverb
raise
"The dog pricked up his ears"
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prick up
"Prick up" is typically used as a phrase in the context of "prick up one's ears". This idiom means to suddenly pay attention to something, often as a result of noticing a particular sound or mentioning of something interesting or important. The phrase originates from how animals like dogs or cats prick up their ears when they are alert or attentive.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prick up in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prick up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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