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prod (prɒd)

Definitions

verb

Word forms: prods, prodding, prodded

to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object
(tr) to rouse or urge to action

noun

the act or an instance of prodding
a sharp or pointed object
a stimulus or reminder

Alternative Forms

ˈprodder noun

Word Origin

C16: of uncertain origin

Synonyms

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= poke, push, dig, shove, propel, nudge, jab, prick,

= prompt, move, urge, motivate, spur, stimulate, rouse, stir up, incite, egg on, goad, impel, put a bomb under

= poke, push, boost, dig, elbow, shove, nudge, jab,

= prompt, boost, signal, cue, reminder, stimulus,

= goad, stick, spur, poker,

Prod (prɒd)

Definitions

noun

derogatory slang another word for Protestant

prod.

Definitions

abbreviation for

produce
produced
product

Usage examples

She knew she would have to push and prod a bit, maybe even go in hard now and again.
Peter Robinson, AFTERMATH (2001)
To cash in, nurture aberrant tendencies with toys like matches, a cattle prod , and maybe a butterfly.
Maxim (2004)
``What we can do in terms of collateral contribution is jolt them, shame them, prod them.
The Australian (2004)
He was dominant in defence and regularly moved into midfield to prod and poke his team forward.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
I nodded off eventually and was woken by a gentle prod in the ribs.
Fergal Keane, ALL OF THESE PEOPLE: A Memoir (2005)

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