verb
Uncommon
prod
prod
Prod (verb) means to poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object. Example: “She prodded him awake with her elbow.”
verb
1
To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
"She prodded him awake with her elbow."
2
To encourage or push someone into doing something.
"His friends had to prod him into applying for the job."
noun
1
A poke, or a device used to poke or goad.
"The farmer used a cattle prod to move the herd along."
How to use prod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo poke someone physically, or to nudge them into action.
Common pairings
prod someone into
a gentle prod
cattle prod
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Word forms
- Plural
- prods
- Third person singular
- prods
- Past tense
- prodded
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Etymology
Likely an alteration of the older word brod, meaning "goad" or "spike," from Old Norse broddr.
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Rhymes for prod
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What does “prod” mean?
The word “prod” means to poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object. In plain terms, to poke someone physically, or to nudge them into action.
How do you pronounce “prod”?
“Prod” is pronounced prod (/pɹɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “prod” in a sentence?
Here is “prod” used in a sentence: “She prodded him awake with her elbow.”
What part of speech is “prod”?
Depending on how it is used, “prod” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “prod” come from?
The word “prod” comes from Old Norse. Likely an alteration of the older word brod, meaning "goad" or "spike," from Old Norse broddr.
Is “prod” a common word?
“Prod” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “prod” have?
“Prod” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
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