prodding

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noun

The act of giving a prod.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of prod
nounprodding (plural proddings)

plural proddings

  1. The act of giving a prod.

    perfunctory proddings and pokings

    1922, E. E. Cummings, The Enormous Room

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Similar
goadgoadingprodurgingspurspurring
Broader
encouragement
Also see
goadgoadingprodspurspurringurging

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“prodding.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prodding. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prodding,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prodding.

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