prod

verb
UK: /prɒd/
US: /prɑːd/

  1. To push someone or something with a pointed object.

    1. He used a stick to prod the snake.
    2. I had to prod the sheep to get them moving towards the pen.

  2. To encourage someone to take action; to try and make someone do something.

    1. She had to prod him to clean his room.
    2. My manager often needs to prod me to finish reports on time.

Synonyms

poke jab prompt nudge incentive goad urge
prod noun

  1. A poke with a pointed object.

    1. He gave the dog a prod.
    2. With a quick prod, she woke the sleeping cat on the couch.

  2. An action or remark used to encourage someone to do something.

    1. He needed a prod to get started.
    2. The coach gave the team a pep talk, a final prod before the big game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prod" in English means: To push someone or something with a pointed object., To encourage someone to take action; to try and make someone do something..

The phonetic transcription of "prod" is /prɒd/ in British English and /prɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prod": poke, jab, prompt, nudge, incentive, goad, urge.

Example usage of "prod": "He used a stick to prod the snake.". More examples on the page.