Definitions for prodding

Overview of noun prodding

The noun prodding has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

(a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")

Overview of verb prod

The verb prod has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (2) nudge, poke at, prod

(to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant")

2. (2) 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")

3. jab, prod, stab, poke, dig

(poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")