26984 words

prods

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:

Examples:

I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked.
He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful.
2
to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:

Examples:

He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them.
3
an act of pushing something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object:

Examples:

He gave her a prod in the ribs.
4
encouragement to do something:

Examples:

She hasn't ordered that book for me yet - I must give her a prod.
5
to push something or someone with your finger or with an object:

Examples:

[ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head.
6
To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling:

Examples:

[ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened.

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