SkyfireDict

prodding   (TTS Sound)

The noun prodding has 1 sense

• goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")

The verb prod has 3 senses

• nudge, poke at, prod -- (to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant")


• prod, incite, egg on -- (urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window")


• jab, prod, stab, poke, dig -- (poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")