prod

¹

[ prod ]

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.

   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

[ prod ]

noun

, Chiefly Ulster Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

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

prod.

³

abbreviation for

1. produce.
2. produced.
3. producer.
4. product.
5. production.

Prod

¹

/ prɒd /

noun

1. derogatory.
   another word for Protestant

prod

²

/ prɒd /

verb

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
3. a stimulus or reminder

prod.

³

abbreviation for

1. produce
2. produced
3. product

Derived Forms

• ˈprodder, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prod¹

C16: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

She said: “It's only when they've been numbed and they see the actual device coming out and they feel it prodded in their skin, do they realise what's actually going on?”

From BBC

In 2022, the Shasta board only narrowly, on a 3-2 vote, agreed to accept the registrar’s certification of the state primary, and it created an advisory election commission to continue to prod and investigate.

From Los Angeles Times

During Rogan's lengthy chat with Trump, the Republican candidate mostly talked about windmills and, when prodded, the perceived Democratic "strategy" for allowing undocumented migrants to cross the border.

From Salon

Current England captain Jamie George said Marler had "prodded the bear a little bit" before Saturday's match, which kicks off at 15:10 GMT.

From BBC

I don't think I've ever seen a pitch prodded and poked so much before a game.

From BBC

Related Words

• goad
• motivate
• prompt
• propel
• provoke
• remind
• spur
• stimulate