PROD


Meaning of PROD in English

— prodder , n.

/prod/ , v. , prodded, prodding , n.

v.t.

1. to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow.

2. to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad.

n.

3. the act of prodding; a poke or jab.

4. any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, esp. an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod.

[ 1525-35; orig. uncert. ]

Syn. 2. impel, stir, prompt, excite.

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