prioc1, v.t. & i. (pp. ~tha).1. Prick, prod, goad. Duine a phriocadh le snáthaid, to prick s.o. with a needle. Phriocfaidís na súile asat, they would peck your eyes out. Phrioc a choinsias é, his conscience pricked him. Phrioc an t-éad é, he was stung by jealousy. Phrioc an diabhal é, the devil tempted him. Cad a phrioc mé? What got into me? ~ sna heasnacha é, prod him in the ribs. S.a. beach 3. 2 = pioc2.