prod

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verb (used with object),prod·ded, prod·ding.
  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.

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.

Origin of prod

1
First recorded in 1525–35; origin uncertain

Other words for prod

Other words from prod

  • prod·der, noun
  • un·prod·ded, adjective

Other definitions for Prod (2 of 3)

Prod
[ prod ]

nounChiefly Ulster Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a Protestant, especially an Anglo-Irish Protestant.

Origin of Prod

2
By shortening; d probably reflects the voicing or flap characteristic of some Ulster accents

Other definitions for prod. (3 of 3)

prod.

abbreviation
  1. produce.

  2. produced.

  1. producer.

  2. product.

  3. production.

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How to use prod in a sentence

  • I stood back out of the way, and the three were prodded into a row in front of the low table.

    Valley of the Croen | Lee Tarbell
  • Though prodded, the beast moved slowly and with great effort, its legs sinking up to the knees in the sand.

  • I have had several narrow escapes from being prodded, but it is useless to yell at her, or even to use the whip on her.

  • Bayonets prodded, swords thrust, Tom Halstead wielded his club and Hank was busy with his weight.

  • He thrust a piece of bamboo into the hole and prodded the helpless captives below with a savage energy.

    The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham

British Dictionary definitions for prod (1 of 3)

prod

/ (prɒd) /


verbprods, prodding or prodded
  1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object

  2. (tr) to rouse or urge to action

noun
  1. the act or an instance of prodding

  2. a sharp or pointed object

  1. a stimulus or reminder

Origin of prod

1
C16: of uncertain origin

Derived forms of prod

  • prodder, noun

British Dictionary definitions for Prod (2 of 3)

Prod

/ (prɒd) /


noun
  1. derogatory, slang another word for Protestant

British Dictionary definitions for prod. (3 of 3)

prod.

abbreviation for
  1. produce

  2. produced

  1. product

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