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How to pronounce prick up in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms cock up, prick
Type of erect, rear

Examples of prick up

prick up
However, all concerned are advised to prick up their ears if this refrain changes.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
It is when they go quiet that the software must prick up its electronic ears.
From the economist.com
When her telephone rings, friends from around the centre prick up their ears.
From the economist.com
Ears prick up around the world at any news involving radioactivity and Iran.
From the newscientist.com
When someone starts talking about demons at Starbucks, my ears prick up.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
They prick up their ears and come running to the fence like puppy dogs.
From the stltoday.com
We virtually prick up our ears when something new is presented to us.
From the foxbusiness.com
Prick up your ears, Pavement fans, becauses Mazes will delight you.
From the guardian.co.uk
Turn the conversation to start-ups, though, and ears prick up.
From the economist.com