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prod

1 American  
[prod] / prɒd /

verb (used with object)

prodded, prodding

  1. to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed.

    I prodded him with my elbow.

  2. to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad.

    Synonyms:
    excite, prompt, stir, impel

noun

  1. the act of prodding; a poke or jab.

  2. any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, especially an electrified rod that administers a mild shock.

    a cattle prod.
Prod 2 American  
[prod] / prɒd /

noun

Chiefly Ulster Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

  1. a Protestant, especially an Anglo-Irish Protestant.

prod. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. produce.

  2. produced.

  3. producer.

  4. product.

  5. production.

prod 1 British  
/ prɒd /

verb

  1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object

  2. (tr) to rouse or urge to action

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noun

  1. the act or an instance of prodding

  2. a sharp or pointed object

  3. a stimulus or reminder

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prod. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. produce

  2. produced

  3. product

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Prod 3 British  
/ prɒd /

noun

  1. derogatory another word for Protestant

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Other Word Forms

  • prodder noun
  • unprodded adjective

Etymology

Origin of prod1

First recorded in 1525–35; origin uncertain

Origin of Prod2

By shortening; d probably reflects the voicing or flap characteristic of some Ulster accents

Example Sentences

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If you opt for private sessions, there’s a misconception that it will involve revealing your innermost secrets, perhaps while lying on a couch, as a therapist prods you to beat back your demons.

From MarketWatch

Unable to move his feet, he could only offer a meek prod at Webster.

From BBC

Calvert-Lewin thought he had extended his scoring streak when he prodded in 10 minutes from time but had strayed just beyond the last defender.

From Barron's

Its mere presence prods me into reading more.

From Los Angeles Times

The Australian skipper removed him for a 13th time in Tests, more than any other bowler, with a furious Root berating himself after prodding at a full delivery and feathering to Carey.

From Barron's

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