How Do You Spell PRICKLING?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪklɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "prickling" is spelled with two consonant sounds, "p" and "k," followed by the vowel sound "i" and the consonant sound "ng." The "pr" sound is made with the lips pressed together and released, while the "k" sound is made with the back of the tongue against the palate. The vowel sound is a short "i," pronounced with the tongue positioned in the middle of the mouth. Finally, the "ng" sound is made by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth while voicing the sound.

PRICKLING Meaning and Definition

1. Prickling refers to the tingling or stinging sensation experienced on the skin, often described as a series of small, sharp needle-like pricks. It is commonly associated with a feeling of slight discomfort or irritation, similar to the sensation of "pins and needles."

   The term originates from the verb "prickle," which means to cause an tingling or stinging sensation. Prickling can occur due to various reasons, including nerve irritation, mild allergic reactions, or changes in blood flow. For instance, when blood flow is restricted or pressure is applied on a limb for an extended period of time, such as when sitting in an awkward position or wearing tight clothing, it can lead to a prickling sensation.

   Prickling can also be triggered by external factors like exposure to extreme temperatures, such as feeling a prickling sensation on the skin after touching a hot surface or being exposed to freezing cold weather. Additionally, certain medical conditions, such as nerve damage, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis can cause persistent or chronic prickling sensations.

   While prickling is usually harmless and temporary, it can be uncomfortable or distracting. The sensation typically subsides on its own once the underlying cause is relieved. To alleviate prickling, one can try changing position, massaging the affected area, or adjusting the temperature. However, if prickling sensations persist or are accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Common Misspellings for PRICKLING

• pickeling
• reckling
• sprikling
• pickleing
• trickeling
• prinkling
• priceline
• sprickling
• trickleing
• trickiling
• prikling
• frickling
• priclings
• prycklings
• precklings
• prickileing
• PrikSung

Etymology of PRICKLING

The word "prickling" is derived from the verb "prickle", which dates back to the Middle English period. The root of "prickle" comes from the Old English word "prician", meaning "to prick". In turn, "prician" originated from the Proto-Germanic word "prikaną", carrying the same sense of "prick" or "sting". The word ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bhereg-", which signifies something sharp or pointed. Over time, "prickling" developed as the present participle form of "prickle", expressing the action or sensation of being pricked.

Similar spelling words for PRICKLING

• prickly ash,
• price list,
• prickle cell,
• precooling,
• Porkling,
• burgling,
• proclaimed,
• bergling,
• prickly pine,
• prickly,
• preclinical,
• baroclinic,
• bregalnica,
• proclaim,
• bricklaying,
• prickle,
• prickleback.

Plural form of PRICKLING is PRICKLINGS

Conjugate verb Prickling

CONDITIONAL

I would prickle

we would prickle

you would prickle

he/she/it would prickle

they would prickle

FUTURE

I will prickle

we will prickle

you will prickle

he/she/it will prickle

they will prickle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prickled

we will have prickled

you will have prickled

he/she/it will have prickled

they will have prickled

PAST

I prickled

we prickled

you prickled

he/she/it prickled

they prickled

PAST PERFECT

I had prickled

we had prickled

you had prickled

he/she/it had prickled

they had prickled

PRESENT

I prickle

we prickle

you prickle

he/she/it prickles

they prickle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prickled

we have prickled

you have prickled

he/she/it has prickled

they have prickled

I am prickling

we are prickling

you are prickling

he/she/it is prickling

they are prickling

I was prickling

we were prickling

you were prickling

he/she/it was prickling

they were prickling

I will be prickling

we will be prickling

you will be prickling

he/she/it will be prickling

they will be prickling

I have been prickling

we have been prickling

you have been prickling

he/she/it has been prickling

they have been prickling

I had been prickling

we had been prickling

you had been prickling

he/she/it had been prickling

they had been prickling

I will have been prickling

we will have been prickling

you will have been prickling

he/she/it will have been prickling

they will have been prickling

I would have prickled

we would have prickled

you would have prickled

he/she/it would have prickled

they would have prickled

I would be prickling

we would be prickling

you would be prickling

he/she/it would be prickling

they would be prickling

I would have been prickling

we would have been prickling

you would have been prickling

he/she/it would have been prickling

they would have been prickling