noun
- the action of poking or pushing something
- encouragement or urging to take action
verb
- present participle of prod; poking or pushing with a finger or pointed object
- urging or encouraging someone to take action
Examples
- She was prodding the fire with a stick to keep it burning.
- The teacher kept prodding the shy student to participate in class.
- After much prodding from his friends, he finally agreed to join the team.
- The doctor’s gentle prodding revealed a tender spot on her arm.
- His constant prodding about homework annoyed his younger sister.
- The journalist’s prodding questions made the politician uncomfortable.
- With some prodding, the old car finally started.