— 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.