C1verbhealthpsychology
US/prɑːd/
UK/prɒd/
to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object
In context
She prodded the cake with a fork to see if it was cooked.
The doctor prodded my stomach and asked where it hurt.
My friends kept prodding me to apply for the job.
Words that go with prod
verb + adverb
- prod gentlyHe prodded gently at the sleeping dog with his foot.
verb + preposition
- prod with a stickThe boy prodded the fire with a stick.
- prod someone into actionThe crisis finally prodded the government into action.
- prod someone to doHer parents prodded her to finish her homework.
- prod atShe prodded at her food without much appetite.
adverb + verb
- keep proddingThe reporter kept prodding until the minister answered.