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Prodding: meaning, definitions and examples

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prodding

 

[ หˆprษ’d.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical encouragement

Prodding refers to the act of pushing or poking someone or something with a finger, stick, or other implement. It can also mean to stimulate or urge someone to take action or respond to a situation. This term is often used in contexts where someone is being encouraged to act or react, whether through physical prompts or more figurative means. Prodding can be used in both gentle and forceful manners, depending on the intent behind the action.

Synonyms

encouraging, nudging, poking, stimulating, urging

Examples of usage

  • She kept prodding him until he finally answered.
  • The teacher was prodding the students to participate more.
  • He was prodding the animal to get it moving.
  • After much prodding, she agreed to join the team.
  • Prodding the sluggish sales team led to improved performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "prodding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเค•เฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stupsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dorongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัˆั‚ะพะฒั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popchniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ชใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pousser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empujรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€์–ด๋‚ด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popochnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohodenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podboditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฝstingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itษ™lษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empujรณn

Word origin

The word 'prodding' originates from the verb 'prod', which can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from Middle English 'prodden', which came from Old English 'pryddan', meaning to push or shove. The term has evolved over time, retaining its core sense of physical prompting while also expanding into more figurative uses in modern language. In contemporary vernacular, 'prodding' is commonly used to describe both literal and metaphorical encouragement, especially in contexts where someone is hesitant or reluctant to act. This historical evolution reflects broader societal changes in communication and persuasion, where both physical and verbal nudges have become part of interpersonal dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,781, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.