Definition prod in American English

prod verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb

/prɑd/

to push someone or something quickly with your finger, or with an object that has a long thin end

Example

She prodded him in the back with her umbrella.

Synonyms and related words

push shove heave

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to persuade or encourage someone to do something

Example

I had to prod Tony into taking care of the problem.

Synonyms and related words

encourage persuade convince

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