Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prodding

verb

ˈprɒd.ɪŋ

Definition

The act of poking or nudging someone or something to prompt action or to encourage a response.

Examples

She was prodding him to finish his homework before dinner.
He kept prodding the bear with a stick, trying to get a reaction.
The teacher used prodding questions to motivate the students to think critically.

Meaning

Prodding refers to the physical act of pushing or poking gently, or it can describe the act of urging someone to do something, rather than allowing them to decide on their own.