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