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prodded Definition


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prod
verb prodded, prodding
    1. To poke or jab it.
      Thesaurus: jab, shove, poke, dig, elbow, nudge, prick, push.
      Form: prod at something (often)
    2. To nudge, prompt or spur (a person or animal) into action.
      Thesaurus: incite, motivate, drive, egg on, push, propel, impel, goad, prompt, spur, stimulate, rouse.
noun
    1. A poke, jab or nudge.
      Thesaurus: push, shove, dig, jab, nudge, poke, boost, elbow.
    2. A reminder.
      Thesaurus: reminder, stimulus, signal, cue, prompt, catalyst.
    3. A goad or similar pointed instrument.
Etymology: 16c.



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