Definition of Prod
Prod
Prod


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To push or urge someone to do something, often gently.

e.g. She gave him a gentle prod to remind him of the deadline.

(verb)
to persuade, stir (incite), or stimulate someone to some action, especially when they are slow or reluctant to do it;

e.g. They tried to prod him to do something useful instead of living such a lazy life.

(noun)
a pointed tool, often dispensing electric current, that is used to drive/urge animals;

e.g. He used a cattle prod to drive the cow away from the road.

(noun)
a poke delivered to something or someone by a pointed object, a finger, or a toe;

e.g. She gave the pillow a prod to see how soft it was.

(noun)
the action of urging, inciting, or stimulating someone to action, or a reminder to perform some action;

e.g. She needed a prod before she finally performed the task.

(noun)
in offensive Irish usage, a Protestant;

e.g. He faced discrimination because he was Prod by faith.



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  • "The best salesman are those who are rejected most. They are the ones who can take any 'no' and use it as a prod to go on to the next 'yes'." -- Anthony Robbins



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