prod Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    goading; goad; spurring; prodding; spur; urging.
    • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
  2. noun a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
    goad.
  3. verb to push against gently
    nudge; poke at.
    • She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
  4. verb urge on; cause to act
    egg on; incite.
    • The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window
  5. verb poke or thrust abruptly
    stab; dig; jab; poke.
    • he jabbed his finger into her ribs

WordNet

Prod noun
Etymology
Cf. Gael. & Ir. brod goad, prickle, sting, and E. brad, also W. procio to poke, thrust.
Definitions
  1. A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
  2. A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.
  3. A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd. Fairholt.
Prod transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Prodded ; present participle & verbal noun Prodding
Definitions
  1. To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student. H. Taylor.

Webster 1913